Restylane in Cheeks. Changed Face Shape.

Greetings SallyAnne~

There really can be too much of a good thing.  This is often the case with fillers.  Too much filler can change the shape of the face and indeed blunt some of the facial features making people feel they look fat or that they have less definition in the face.  Consequently, not enough filler can be upsetting as well.  When patients expect a certain result and that lines and wrinkles will be improved but they are not because an inadequate amount of correction was done that can be equally upsetting. (but easier to correct because it just requires more).  Filler can take quite a while to dissolve, especially if there is a great deal of filler in one area it can take a long time for enough to disappear to make a noticeable difference. If it was quite a significant volume it can easily take over a year.  If you are truly unhappy with the fullness, the best solution is just to eliminate the filler that's causing it.

Good luck~

Dr. Grant Stevens

Restylane under the eyes seems to last longer than other parts of the face, such as the cheeks.  The magic with the fillers lie with the physician injecting them to recreate a youthful facial appearance.  If you are really unhappy with the result you currently have, you may consider hyaluronidase to remove it; however, depending on how long it has been, its effect may be wearing off already.