How long after a lower bleph should one wait before having filler under the eyes and tear trough?

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I had an upper and lower bleth. it has been 17 weeks. My lower eyes are very hollowed now and mt tear troth on one eye is more pronounced. I was told by removing the fat pad that would fix that, but it made it worse. My surgeon who does not do any filler thinks I should wait until I am completely healed. I am going to Canada and heard I could get Restalyn Silk. But I will be there the 10th--18th of this month. So that puts me at 18-19 weeks after surgery. thoughts?

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

I would question the need for filler after a
properly done Blepharoplasty. Certainly I would
wait 6 months to a year before considering having fillers done. I would then consider using
a hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane for the tear trough correction, which will not cause
significant swelling and can last for over a year.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Most people suggest waiting 3 months, but to be honest, if the procedure was through the eyelid, there is no reason you cant have filler a few weeks after the procedure -- unless the fat pads were contoured/sutured.  I suggest seeing a dermatologist with expertise in fillers and lasers.  I find that sublative rejuvenation and/or nonablative lasers after bleph substantially help with tightening and textural improvements.  I would avoid botox for a while though (under the eye).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It would be safe to have tear trough filler after a blepharoplasty.  If you have a depression in the area at 17 weeks after surgery, I believe you could have filler in tear trough at this time. I would not travel to have this area.  I would have the filler injected by a local injector with a great reputation.  In this manner, you will be able to have a doctor follow up with you after the injection to ensure the best results. I hope this helps.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

It is best to wait until most of the inflammation has subsided before doing fillers but at 4-5 months post-op you should be doing pretty well and can do the fillers.  Restylane silk is a very thin filler, so will work well in the tear trough but may not last as long as regular restylane.  There are many good injectors in Tuscon so I would recommend having it done close to home.

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

I would follow the recommendations of your surgeon as to when you can get fillers. He/ she is in the best position to determine when you have healed and it is time to do fillers even if he/ she does not do fillers.

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