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Is swelling/bruising normal 3 weeks after Restylane injections under the eye? (photos)

3 weeks ago I had restylane under the eyes, with major swelling and bruising. They are still not recovered. The doctor said my right eye is still swollen. (And discolored) Is this normal? I am worried it will not get better. Is there anything I can do? Thank you.

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Restylane under the eye

September 21st, 2014
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After 3 weeks the swelling and bruising should all be resolved.  Some people develop fullness under the eye from restylane which is does not go away until the product is removed.  I would consider having the restylane removed with an injection of vitrase.  This should solve the problem.
Jessica Lattman, MD
September 21st, 2014

Restylane under the eye

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After 3 weeks the swelling and bruising should all be resolved.  Some people develop fullness under the eye from restylane which is does not go away until the product is removed.  I would consider having the restylane removed with an injection of vitrase.  This should solve the problem.
Jessica Lattman, MD

Swelling and bruising are common side effects of under eye injections and can take approx. 2 weeks to resolve.

October 15th, 2014
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Swelling and bruising are common side effects of under eye injections and can take approx. 2 weeks to resolve. A small population of people take 3 weeks to heal from swelling and bruising. Some people have increased swelling with under eye injections - you may want to schedule another follow up with your injector and have the product dissolved. 

Best of Luck. 

Web reference: http://torontosurgery.ca/Toronto-Fillers-Injections.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD
October 15th, 2014

Swelling and bruising are common side effects of under eye injections and can take approx. 2 weeks to resolve.

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Swelling and bruising are common side effects of under eye injections and can take approx. 2 weeks to resolve. A small population of people take 3 weeks to heal from swelling and bruising. Some people have increased swelling with under eye injections - you may want to schedule another follow up with your injector and have the product dissolved. 

Best of Luck. 

Learn more: http://torontosurgery.ca/Toronto-Fillers-Injections.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Swelling/bruising 3 weeks post treatment

September 25th, 2014
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It is rare for swelling to persist for this duration. If you trust your injector, then heed his or her advice. You may want to consider reversing the effects of the restylane with hyaluronidase. Request to see your injector again, and ask about this possibility.

Web reference: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/West_Palm_Beach_Restylane_Dermal_Filler.html

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
September 25th, 2014

Swelling/bruising 3 weeks post treatment

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It is rare for swelling to persist for this duration. If you trust your injector, then heed his or her advice. You may want to consider reversing the effects of the restylane with hyaluronidase. Request to see your injector again, and ask about this possibility.

Learn more: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/West_Palm_Beach_Restylane_Dermal_Filler.html

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

3 weeks later and still with bruising from filler under eyes

September 20th, 2014
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This is likely something called Tyndall effect and is due from superficial placement and swelling from the filler in that area.  I suggest getting another evaluation, and having the enzyme hyaluronidase injected to reverse the filler.  Most often I have found this resolves the issue in just a few hours.  If you are to get injections again, you will need much deeper placement of the filler.   At best, it may just be swelling/bruising but that is typically resolved by 3 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

September 20th, 2014

3 weeks later and still with bruising from filler under eyes

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This is likely something called Tyndall effect and is due from superficial placement and swelling from the filler in that area.  I suggest getting another evaluation, and having the enzyme hyaluronidase injected to reverse the filler.  Most often I have found this resolves the issue in just a few hours.  If you are to get injections again, you will need much deeper placement of the filler.   At best, it may just be swelling/bruising but that is typically resolved by 3 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer.
Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Swelling under eyes after fillers-be patient

September 20th, 2014
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Swelling can last for weeks when fillers done under the eyes. Sometimes this is simply bruising and sometimes some fluid collects in the area. If swelling is worse in morning sleep with your head elevated. There are some fillers that will cause long term purple sheen under the eyes because of the way they reflect light when injected superficially but I do no usually see this with Restylane
Jo Herzog, MD
September 20th, 2014

Swelling under eyes after fillers-be patient

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Swelling can last for weeks when fillers done under the eyes. Sometimes this is simply bruising and sometimes some fluid collects in the area. If swelling is worse in morning sleep with your head elevated. There are some fillers that will cause long term purple sheen under the eyes because of the way they reflect light when injected superficially but I do no usually see this with Restylane
Jo Herzog, MD

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