Hi! I had one syringe of Restylane a few months back and I noticed that my face actually looks older because of the puffiness in the cheek area. I went back for a follow up and the nurse said it was water retention. Is there anything I can do to reduce the puffiness in my face or should I dissolve?
Answer: Tear Trough Filler Hi @thsawhew! I'm sorry you are having prolonged swelling after receiving tear trough fillers. There are a few reasons for this swelling. One being that the filler was not placed in the proper tissue plane. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is placed too superficial in the skin, or on top of the muscle layer, the product may settle in with an abnormal appearance and can look to be lumpy, swollen, or irregular. Another reason for the prolonged swelling can be due to that fact that too much facial filler product was used. The filler products that are preferred to treat this area will have some degree of affinity for water molecules so all of these products will exhibit some degree of hydration and swell once injected into the body. Hyaluronic acid facial filler products that were previously injected into an improper tissue plane can be dissolved by hyaluronidase injections.
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Answer: Tear Trough Filler Hi @thsawhew! I'm sorry you are having prolonged swelling after receiving tear trough fillers. There are a few reasons for this swelling. One being that the filler was not placed in the proper tissue plane. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is placed too superficial in the skin, or on top of the muscle layer, the product may settle in with an abnormal appearance and can look to be lumpy, swollen, or irregular. Another reason for the prolonged swelling can be due to that fact that too much facial filler product was used. The filler products that are preferred to treat this area will have some degree of affinity for water molecules so all of these products will exhibit some degree of hydration and swell once injected into the body. Hyaluronic acid facial filler products that were previously injected into an improper tissue plane can be dissolved by hyaluronidase injections.
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Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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April 8, 2023
Answer: Reverse some of the filler There is no question that you may be a candidate for filler reversal in order to mitigate the swelling of the lower eyelids.
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April 8, 2023
Answer: Reverse some of the filler There is no question that you may be a candidate for filler reversal in order to mitigate the swelling of the lower eyelids.
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July 31, 2023
Answer: Here's a few things that can help you reduce swelling after under eye fillers Firstly, it's important to note that some degree of swelling is normal after any type of filler injection. However, if you're experiencing excessive swelling or puffiness in the cheek area after under eye fillers, there are a few things you can do to help reduce it:
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July 31, 2023
Answer: Here's a few things that can help you reduce swelling after under eye fillers Firstly, it's important to note that some degree of swelling is normal after any type of filler injection. However, if you're experiencing excessive swelling or puffiness in the cheek area after under eye fillers, there are a few things you can do to help reduce it:
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Puffiness One syringe of fillers under the eyes should not create puffiness throughout the cheeks. You can try watching sodium intake to see if there is an improvement. Could it be related to allergies? If you are confident it is related to the filler and cannot find resolution you can elect to have the product dissolved.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Puffiness One syringe of fillers under the eyes should not create puffiness throughout the cheeks. You can try watching sodium intake to see if there is an improvement. Could it be related to allergies? If you are confident it is related to the filler and cannot find resolution you can elect to have the product dissolved.
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