Can malar edema and redness be corrected if I have the Juvederm under my eyes dissolved? (Photos)

Juvederm can be tricky to inject under the eyes.  The skin under the eyes is very thin and Juvederm tends to attract water over time which can cause some swelling like you are experiencing.  Injection with Hyaluronidase can help with the swelling in the area.  However, the increasing tenderness and redness can be signs of an infection.  I would consult with your doctor again for a thorough examination and treatment.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your swelling issues. Because Juvederm is a water-attracting filler, it can predispose some patients to swelling, especially in the thinner skin of the undereye area.  Appropriate use of hyaluronidase to dissolve the product should improve the swelling as well as the darkness which appears to be bruising.  I would revisit your injector and ask for additional treatment.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. Because Juvederm is a water-attracting filler, it can predispose some patients to swelling, especially in the thinner skin of the undereye area.  Appropriate use of hyaluronidase to dissolve the product should improve the swelling as well as the darkness which appears to be bruising.  I would revisit your injector and ask for additional treatment. Best of luck!

I would consult a board certified dermatologist who specializes in cosmetic injections to evaluate you in person.  You may need more Vitrase, Prednisone, and Benadryl to help your situation.  I can't tell from the photos if there is still product left under the eyes or a reaction to the product.  Under eye injections are a very difficult injection and is an advanced technique. Restylane and Belotero are much better than Juvederm for this under eye area. Best, Dr. Green

Thankyou for your question.Malar swelling always require more than one treatment to dissolve the filler. Its a stubborn area.Your injector needs to treat again. If he/she doesn't want to do this go elsewhere.FYI we always suggest that any laser treatment should be at least one month before or after filler.Good luck 

After having been using Restylane and other hyaluronic acid products for more than 23 years, I refuse to inject Juvederm and Restylane alike in the lower eyelid area as it results in a bag formation. With my patients I only inject autologous fat into the hollows of the lower eyelid. In your case you may want to ask your treating physician to prescribe you a dose of prednisone dose pack taken for one week. You may also want to apply some moist, warm compresses to the area as it will help you soothe the healing process. Good luck from New York City