Hello, I desperately need to find out whether tranexamic acid is a permanent filler or not. Seven months ago I had it injected (unnecessarily, as it later turned out) into my cheek by a dermatologist to treat 'melasma' (which was actually acne scarring). About a month after the injection I suddenly developed severe conjunctivitis in my eye on the side of my face where the acid had been injected. I have had a very droopy eyelid ever since and pressure behind my eye. Please help! Thanks so much!
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In my view, there is no need to massage an area injected with hyaluronic acid unless you see or feel a nodule. The filler is somewhat malleable for a few weeks after you're injected. So if you're inadvertently overcorrected and see a nodule, massage may help to smooth the area...
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