Can Restylane Help Fix Mild Lower Eyelid Retraction? (photo)

Lower eyelid fillers can help elevate the lower eyelids and improve eyelid retraction.  The filler needs to be injected in a different plane/location than the usual filler for tear troughs, and should see an oculoplastic surgeon familiar with the technique.  The best safest filler to use is Restylane, since it is reversible.

  I disagree with the last doctor who replied.  In my experienced hands, I have not found that Restylane can help you treat this problem

It's best to visit with a reputable and well-trained provider to discuss all of the options available to you- to help determine what treatment may best meet your needs!

While upper eye retraction is commonly associated with thyroid eye disease and warrant a medical work up, the same is not true for inferior scleral show. Inferior sceral show is often mechanical and not the result of disease process. Generally under eye filling will make a difference for inferior sceral show. What is important is finding a very experienced injector.

Restylane can be used in the lower lid to correct mild lower lid retraction.  The placement is different (in the lid) than the placement of Restylane to correct tear trough deformities (when Restylane is placed along the inferior orbital rim).  

I recommend you see an oculoplastic surgeon in your area.  You can find a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at their website, asoprs(dot)org.

Restylane probably not a good idea, I think you need to rule out any medical issues first and then see a facial plastic surgeon in your area or an oculoplastic surgeon in your area.  This area is so delicate I would also ask to see before and after pictures of their work....

Good Luck

There is a large number of medical conditions that can cause eyelid retraction.  Before attempting to improve it, I would recommend an examination by an internist and an ophthalmologist to diagnose the cause.

If the cause is strictly loss of volume in structures below, an oculoplastic surgeon should be consulted as to the best approach to improve it.  Injecting Restylane into the lower lid would not help push up the eyelid.  In addition, the risk of side effects when injections are placed about the bony orbital rim, goes up significantly.  I would urge caution here.

Everyone has something to sell and everybody just loves to toot their own horn (Medical Boards). The truth is, you must first determine if you actually possess a medical condition (thyroid disease, congenital concerns, genetic issues, family traits, past injuries, the aging process, your personality traits, etc.).  Thereafter, consider the least complicated approach to your cosmetic concerns by contacting an experienced Cosmetic Surgeon who is also conservative in his approach and thinking only of the patient (YOU)!