Q/A: Correction of restylane lump under eye

Question from Denmark, Europe: I will try to make it as brief as possible. I got restylane under my eye 4 years ago. 1st time was great. 4th time he injected way too much. Thats now 2 ½ years ago. I still got a huge lump under my skin under right eye. If i try to massage it, it is a very hard lump and about 1-2 cm long beneath the skin. I'm so so tired of this saggy look. I'm only 28 years old. I don't want to see that doctor again. What should i do? Could this be scar tissue? Or what do you think?

Dr. Marotta's response: Restylane can persist for quite a while even years under the eyelids presumably because of lack of significant movement of this area. Good technique is critical to achieving good results in the eyelid region and should only be done by physicians with advanced training and years of experience in injectable filers like Restylane. The good news is that the Restylane can be easily dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase (generic) Vitrase (brand name). Find a doctor who performs this procedure and the lump will be gone. Good luck!Restylane® Cosmetic Dermal Filler Dr. Marotta can use Restylane® to treat: Nasolabial folds (lines that extend from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth), Melolabial folds (lines that extend from the corners of the mouth to the sides of the chin), Nasojugal groove (gives a "Non-surgical" lower eyelid lift), Fine lines around your mouth ("lipstick lines"), Enlarge, enhance, and define the lips and improve facial contours by filling in depressions or hollow areas

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