Delayed Tear Trough Bruising - 5 Weeks Later! Seems Strange (Photo)

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I have woke up this morning around 5 weeks after tear through injections to find that one of my eyes is bruised and has swelling as if I have been punched in the face or had an impact! I feel my skin under my eyes is particularly thin - the reason I got this done initially is because my eyes always looked VERY DARK!! I was prone to "Black Eyes" from Rugby impacts as a Child. Ive picked up some Anti Inflam tablets & have been putting Ice on it but it seams odd given Dermal Filler was 5wks ago!

Laurene DiPasquale, MD · Answer

Although bruising occurs with injection of the tear troughs, it is usually immediate.  If the area was fine initially and a month later this occurred, I would seek an evaluation as soon as possible.  I would be worried about an infection at this point especially if the area is hot to the touch.  If it is an infection, treatment should be started right away.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

While swelling and bruising right after fillers is normal, it is abnormal to have everything be ok and then suddenly awake to find something like this. You need to be evaluated in person for a possible infection or reaction. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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