Hi - I got tear trough fillers more than 3 days ago. My under-eye seems to standout more than before (giving it a more puffy/dark appearance). Is this a case of swelling or has too much filler been injected (approx. 0.75ml for both eyes). Ps. I have pineapple/arnica tablets everyday
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Swelling or too much filler? (More than 72 hours post tear trough treatment - w/ photos)
Hi, thank you for the inquiry. It would have been more easier to comment after evaluating your pictures. Dermal filler/ botox combination can be used to uplift, enhance and tighten the forehead. Botox can help with wrinkling and filler can replace the lost volume. I would...
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thanks for the question.
I agree that this mostly looks like poorly placed filler. Anyone who injects you should definitely have asked about your previous eye surgery. Most strabismus (squint) surgery doesn’t cause any scarring in the cheek/lower eyelid and so I don’t think we can blame this on ...