I am Asian with dark skin. I got Restylane injections for the first time about 4 weeks ago, for under eye bags. I had bruising that went away after two weeks. However, now my skin has hyperpigmentation at the injection sites. (I am diligent with sunscreen.) Is there anything that will help fade the dark patches? I am happy with the Restylane results. Is this going to happen every time I get injections? I have battled melasma in the past, so my skin color/type can be prone to this.
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Answer: Restylane Injections and Hyperpigmentation Everytime?
At the most recent Multispecialty Cosmetic Symposium in Las Vegas, several Plastic Surgeons noted that the skin was much more youthful appearing when they were doing facelifts in patients who did filler. I think that doing filler with needles around the tear troughs is not the state of the...
What you noticed at the beginning was likely swelling, and it is possible you may benefit from more product to obtain your desired result. I would recommend following up with your provider and expressing your concerns to him or her. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
First it is appropriate for you to call your surgeon and be seen for this type of swelling. Almost no lip needs more that 1 ml of Restylane combined for the upper and lower lip. Generally 1 ml of lip fill does not cause this type of swelling which is more commonly seen for services...