What to do When Experiencing Lumps or Hardness from Under Eye Filler

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A lady had Restylane Silk injected 3 days ago for under eye wrinkles, and now has a hard lump under her eye. She wants to know if this is normal, and if she can use hot compresses on the area.
New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews her concerns in this video, and explains how hard lumps after filler treatment can be caused by the thickness of the material itself, and stresses the importance of having follow-ups with your doctor:
0:57 - Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience working with fillers and improving under eye aesthetics in his practice
1:53 - Why following-up after an injectable procedure is important; and how it takes 2 weeks for filler to stabilize after being injected
2:39 - How any lumps after filler injection can be a reflection of the viscosity and thickness of the material
3:26 - How light massaging and warm compress can help, upon the advice of your doctor
3:57 - How Dr. Prasad’s technique of using blunt cannulas to inject filler helps to minimize bruising
4:38 - Dr. Prasad discusses another technique called Structural Volumizing, which also makes use of blunt cannulas instead of needles
5:05 - The importance of having an in-person examination with a doctor; and how Dr. Prasad stresses the importance of maintaining communication and consistent follow-ups with patients
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