Is tear trough filler high risk?
Undergoing any cosmetic procedure seems daunting, but tear trough fillers are very well tolerated, with a low risk profile in the vast majority of patients.
What can go wrong with tear trough fillers?
Possible complications of tear trough fillers include:
- headache.
- skin discoloration.
- allergic reactions.
- persistent pain.
- edema (swelling) around the eye.
- filler forming into lumps.
- granuloma.
- infection.
How long does it take for tear trough fillers to settle?
Final Results. This filler works naturally, much like the hyaluronic acid your body already produces. Because it works this way, it takes two to three weeks to fully settle into your skin. This means that while you’ll see an immediate improvement, you won’t see your final results right away.
Is Restylane under the eyes safe?
Facial fillers that are derived from hyaluronic acids (HA) are generally considered to be the safest options for treating the sensitive under-eye area. These products include options such as the Juvéderm® family of products, the Restylane® family of products, and Belotero Balance®.
Why is tear trough filler bad?
Swelling under the eyes after filler Following tear trough filler, some patients may experience swelling under the eye area or in the mid-cheek region. This occurs when filler is incorrectly placed above the orbicularis retaining ligament or is inserted under the skin too superficially.
What is the safest under eye filler?
Juvederm effectively treats the bags and dark circles that can appear under the eye. It offers more pronounced results, which can sometimes make it a good choice for patients with deeper hollows under the eyes. Some patients also choose Juvederm because it offers a stronger concentration of hyaluronic acid.
Who is not a good candidate for under eye filler?
If a patient has bags that significantly fluctuate with factors such as sleep, alcohol, or salt intake they may not be a candidate for under eye filler. This type of bag is typically lymphatic related and is very responsive to fluid within the tissues. Filler is known to be hydrophilic, meaning it loves water.
What is the best tear trough filler?
Many cosmetic experts are of the opinion that Restylane is the only injectable facial filler that can be used safely and successfully in the tear trough area. The outcomes with Restylane are more natural, more consistent and more predictable compared to other fillers.
Who is not suitable for tear trough filler?
Patients with dark skin pigmentation Under-eye dark circles are a complex problem to treat and tear trough fillers will not fix the issue of skin pigmentation. In fact, if your dark circles are caused by a darker pigment in your skin, then filler may accentuate them.
What are the side effects of Restylane tear filler?
Side effects are rare, and most are mild or moderate in nature, with a short duration of 7 days or less. The most common side effects include temporary injection site redness, pain or tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
How long does Restylane for tear troughs last?
Although correction is temporary, it is immediate and long lasting, typically between 6-9 months. Because Restylane is natural, your body will break down and metabolize the substance over time. Depending on how long this process takes will determine how long your filler will last.
Which is better Restylane or Juvederm for tear troughs?
It is injected into the dermis of the skin, filling in deep lines and areas that have lost volume due to the aging process. Restylane does not have such a high concentration of hyaluronic acid as the Juvéderm line of fillers, making it less pliable, which is a good thing when treating the nasolabial region.
Can you use Restylane on more than one area of the face?
Restylane can be used to on multiple areas of the face, however, Derma Health only uses Restylane in the nasolabial folds area. Derma Health performs thousands of injections each month and have found higher satisfaction for areas such as the lips and mid-face with Allergan’s Juvéderm line of fillers.
