Yellow after Restylane injections under eyes? Are these bruises or could it be something else? (Photo)

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They appeared under both eyes about 4 days after injection. Please note the area is still a bit swollen/puffy but I did not suffer major bruising otherwise, save a bit of blue/brown you might be able to detect in one photo. I woke up this morning and noticed this yellow coloration. Also, please know that I am wearing some makeup in these photos although you can still see the yellow. Thank you for your insight!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It is bad advise to be told that your service should be reversed.  I see 100% of my patients back within 7 to 10 days after an undereye filler treatment. I will see little issues that my patients miss.  At a week after treatment, it is so easy to roll out little issues.  After a couple of weeks, these products are harder to manipulate but a service can easily be feathered if necessary with injections of tiny amounts of of the enzyme of hyaluronidase.  Rather then get hustled into a whirlwind of wrong services, get your current service adjusted.  If your injector is not up to this task, find another injector.  Based on the slight residual bruising you have, wait about 4 days for this to clear.  Once the bruising is gone, it will still take a few days for the swelling associated with the bruise.  At that point, you are ready to have whatever other issues that are present ironed out.

Alexander Rivkin, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  This looks like mild bruising that will resolve within 7-10 days or sooner. Some people find that Arnica or Bromelain help speed the healing process.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photographs. It seems that you have delayed bruising which is not unusual. It should resolve within a few days. Some patients find Arnica gel beneficial in resolving the bruise quicker. Good luck,

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

This may be bruising. I would wait a full two weeks after your touch-up before assessing your results. If you're unhappy with your result, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This may be bruising that will resolve in 1-2 weeks. I would wait a full 2 weeks before assessing results. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Yellow after Restylane injections under eyes? Are these bruises or could it be something else? (Photo)

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Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Fillers--wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Fillers--wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Injections (Volbella, Restylane, Belotero)--reverse with hyaluronidase, wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Injections (Volbella, Restylane, Belotero)--reverse with hyaluronidase, wait 2 weeks

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Yellow after Restylane injections under eyes? Are these bruises or could it be something else? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Fillers--wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Fillers--wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Injections (Volbella, Restylane, Belotero)--reverse with hyaluronidase, wait 2 weeks

Answer: Bruising after Tear Trough Injections (Volbella, Restylane, Belotero)--reverse with hyaluronidase, wait 2 weeks

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