I got restylane injected under both eyes then about a month later I developed a pea shaped lump right below the corner of one eye. It's been about a month since I've first noticed it and it's gotten bigger and is now a large oval bump. It's very hard and seems like it's attached to the bone in the exact place it got my filler. I have some pressure in that area but it doesn't really hurt when I press on it gently. My skin over top is slightly red. Antibiotic cream in the eye hasn't helped.
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Hi @Mdp2402. Most facial filler products that are injected into this area should ideally be placed in the tissue plane directly on top of the bone, or at least underneath the eyelid muscle layer. If a facial filler product is placed too superficial in the skin, or on top of the muscle layer, the...
Swelling varies from person to person, thought this seems to be more than usually seen. Here are some tips to minimize swelling next time: Stay away from medicines and vitamins that increase bruising for a few weeks prior to your injection. These include but not limited ot Vit E, Fish and...
Thank you for your question. It sounds like the product has gotten too superficial. You may need to have some of the product dissolved. The product can work its way up and then become visible. Dissolving is an easy process. Just have an experienced injector do the procedure. I hope this helps!
