Swelling or too much filler? (More than 72 hours post tear trough treatment - w/ photos)

Question

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

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
It is too early to say, as the swelling at this time would mask any over injection. Please wait for a couple of weeks and then assess your situation. All The Best !

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Yes, your under eye area looks puffy but it's only been a few days since you had the fillers, give it sometime before deciding there is a problem. You can always have it reversed. Just word of advice do not take arnica by mouth. Used only topically.

James R. Koehler, MD · Answer

At just three days after your tear trough filler appointment, it’s too early to tell what your final results will look like, as you’re still experiencing some swelling. It can take up to two weeks for all swelling to subside and for the product to settle into place. I would recommend giving it some more time before deciding if you’d like to have the filler removed (provided it’s a hyaluronic acid filler). The pineapple and arnica may help to reduce swelling and bruising, so keep up with what you’re doing and check in with your provider in a week or so if you’re still not seeing an improvement.

Christopher R. Macdonald, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thanks for the question.
It is too early to say. You will need to wait at least 2 weeks before making a proper assessment.
Having said that, 0.75ml is quite a lot to put into each side in one go. I personal never put in more than 1ml divided between the two sides. It is much better to slowly build up this area, than risk over filling it.
Good luck!
Dr Chris Macdonald
CRM Aesthetics

Vilma Di Maria, MBBS · Answer

Thankyou for your question.You do look a little puffy . At this stage it could be swelling. I would leave it a week and if this does not appear to be settling you may want to get some of the filler dissolved. Reasons: too much filler or too superficial. Good luck.

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