I had Restalyne under my eyes done by a reputable doctor almost 2 months ago, however, I had a terrible reaction-very swollen and bruised for weeks and after the swelling went down I was left with a lump under my left eye that seems like a concentration of product/nodule, it almost hurts. Another lump above my cheek on the right side is flat, but swollen. He offered to fix with Hyaluronidase, but I am nervous to go back to the same doctor. This whole process has been terrible!
November 30, 2016
Answer: Restylane and Lumps Restylane is a great filler but there are always potential side effects, especially in the delicate area under the eye. Bruising or swelling can develop, especially if you forgot to discontinue a blood thinner, vitamin, or fish oil, before the injection. If you feel comfortable I would return to your dermatologist for Hyaluronidase injections to allow them to fix the problem for you. Perhaps Belotero would be a better choice in the future since it is such a fine injection especially for the area under the eyes.
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November 30, 2016
Answer: Restylane and Lumps Restylane is a great filler but there are always potential side effects, especially in the delicate area under the eye. Bruising or swelling can develop, especially if you forgot to discontinue a blood thinner, vitamin, or fish oil, before the injection. If you feel comfortable I would return to your dermatologist for Hyaluronidase injections to allow them to fix the problem for you. Perhaps Belotero would be a better choice in the future since it is such a fine injection especially for the area under the eyes.
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January 16, 2015
Answer: Unexpected response to Restylane under eye filler There is never a 100% guarantee that you won't get an over-reaction to a filler. The big positive is that any hyaluronic gel filler can be dissolved. Your physician's suggestion is what any other doctor would recommend. I would give him an opportunity to smooth out the area.As expert as many of us can get in any procedure, every patient will have an individual response to a treatment. It is dismaying to us as doctors when any patient has an adverse outcome. But it is, in all honesty, not something we have complete control over. The vast majority of patients who get under eye fillers do extremely well, but when you are the one of few who has an unexpected reaction, then it feels like the procedure was "botched". Patients don't always know if they will react strongly to fillers, but once you know that, then it's a good plan to alert your doctor if you have any future injections so the filler amounts can be adjusted.The following is in NO way meant to suggest you are responsible for unexpected swelling, but it does provide some guiding recommendations for anyone contemplating fillers.Prior to filler injections, we always recommend that our patients stop taking any supplements that cause thinning of the blood and also refrain from over the counter anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or similar pain killers (Tylenol is okay)Don't drink alcohol the day before, of or the day after fillersStay out of the jacuzzi, sauna or gym the same day - you want to keep your body temperature normalIcing after injections can help if you tend to swell or bruiseBromelain or Arnica helps resolve bruisingDon't massage filled areas unless instructed to do soSee us as soon as possible if you see any red lumps or have extended swellingThe skin beneath the eye is very thin and also tender. Try not to press on the area while you are waiting to see your doctor. But do see him and let him treat you. The guiding standard for removing hyaluronic gels is hyaluronidase. Restylane will dissolve in a day or two.
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January 16, 2015
Answer: Unexpected response to Restylane under eye filler There is never a 100% guarantee that you won't get an over-reaction to a filler. The big positive is that any hyaluronic gel filler can be dissolved. Your physician's suggestion is what any other doctor would recommend. I would give him an opportunity to smooth out the area.As expert as many of us can get in any procedure, every patient will have an individual response to a treatment. It is dismaying to us as doctors when any patient has an adverse outcome. But it is, in all honesty, not something we have complete control over. The vast majority of patients who get under eye fillers do extremely well, but when you are the one of few who has an unexpected reaction, then it feels like the procedure was "botched". Patients don't always know if they will react strongly to fillers, but once you know that, then it's a good plan to alert your doctor if you have any future injections so the filler amounts can be adjusted.The following is in NO way meant to suggest you are responsible for unexpected swelling, but it does provide some guiding recommendations for anyone contemplating fillers.Prior to filler injections, we always recommend that our patients stop taking any supplements that cause thinning of the blood and also refrain from over the counter anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or similar pain killers (Tylenol is okay)Don't drink alcohol the day before, of or the day after fillersStay out of the jacuzzi, sauna or gym the same day - you want to keep your body temperature normalIcing after injections can help if you tend to swell or bruiseBromelain or Arnica helps resolve bruisingDon't massage filled areas unless instructed to do soSee us as soon as possible if you see any red lumps or have extended swellingThe skin beneath the eye is very thin and also tender. Try not to press on the area while you are waiting to see your doctor. But do see him and let him treat you. The guiding standard for removing hyaluronic gels is hyaluronidase. Restylane will dissolve in a day or two.
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