I had Restylane injections a week ago for my laugh lines. Two days later, I saw a greenish patch (like bruises) on my lower right cheek next to the laugh line. It has been almost a week now and the bruise is still there and doesn't look like it is getting any better. The color turn more brownish and the bruise area is not sore to the touch at all. Is this a permanent bruise or hyperpigmentation due to the injections? I heard Restylane injections can caused permanent staining or bruising if not injected right. Is that true?
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Hopefully, you just have swelling which will go away. Massage the area 3-4 times a day to speed the removal by the body.
Do not have a Hyaluronidase injection to remove filler-it can dissolve tissue and leave a depression.
The eyelid skin is so thin and delicate that fillers often leave visible...
As the other panel members mentioned, you may be experiencing the Tyndall effect wherein the product placed too superficially creates a bluish hue under the skin. This may be remedied with Hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the product. However, be prepared to also lose any benefits that you...
It is not uncommon to have swelling or bruising with any type of fillers in any area, but it is more common in the lips. The expertise of the injector, microcannula technique, arnica before and after, avoiding any blood thinners, applying ice after the injection have shown to reduce...
