I have extreme dry eye owing and Hashimotos disease. I consulted three plastic surgeons who said restylane would not exacerbate my dry eye. When first performed I swelled pretty badly but experienced no change in my dry eye. Two days after my procedure my eyes are still swollen and slightly bruised and so painfully dry I am incapacitated. I have always been hyper allergic (one reason I got restylane was I can't wear make-up near my eyes and heard allergies from it were rare). Now I am really scared.
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Answer: Allergies to hyaluronic acid fillers are rare, but reactions to injectables can be treated and avoided
Hi @carolann123. Please keep in mind that 1 syringe is equivalent to a blueberry. Half a syringe will not make a significant difference. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
Fillers in the "T-zone" ( nose upward to eyebrows including glabella) are very dangerous. Blindness has been reported when using fillers in the T-zone. I recommend that you consider having Profound micro-needle/radio frequency treatments in order to promote new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic...
Dear urim:Thanks for sharing your photos. Lower lid bags and tear troughs are 2 different concerns requiring different treatment styles.Injectables for tear trough, eyelid bags and lines takes a full understanding of the anatomy and injectables available. Skill, experience and talent are...