Bags under the eyes after biorevitalization

Sometimes patients are upset by bags and swelling under the eyes after biorevitalization, which can arise for a number of reasons related to the characteristics of the body or a violation of the technology of the procedure.

Injections of hyaluronic acid have become very popular lately, because they allow you to get rid of a whole list of imperfections and age-related changes in the face, neck and décolleté area. Many women note a fairly high level of effectiveness of this procedure.

How does biorevitalization work?

The principle of classical biorevitalization is to carry out a course of injections, through which the hyaluronic acid preparation penetrates into the deep layers of the skin. By using this technique, a rapid rejuvenation effect is achieved - both fine and deeper wrinkles are smoothed out, the complexion improves and evens out, the skin remains moisturized and elastic for a long time.

Unpleasant manifestations after facial biorevitalization such as bruises, bags and swelling under the eyes can occur for several reasons:

1. negligence of the cosmetologist or the patient (when collecting an anamnesis, all the characteristics of the body and contraindications to the procedure were not taken into account);
2. violation of the technology of the procedure (lack of experience and qualifications of the cosmetologist, accidental errors);
3. the use of low-quality, expired or inappropriate medications for the individual characteristics of the patient (inappropriate filler can provoke an allergic reaction).

Important! In people with sensitive skin that tends to react to any kind of mechanical influence, side effects occur much more often. To reduce unpleasant phenomena in such cases, it is necessary to strictly adhere to all doctor’s instructions; it is recommended to avoid sudden changes in temperature, drinking alcohol, and excessively spicy and salty foods.

Side effects from biorevitalization

The most common side effect is bags under the eyes after biorevitalization. Often the body reacts to the procedure in this way for three reasons. The first of them is the accumulation of a large amount of fluid in the injection areas. The second is the response of sensitive skin to multiple punctures and microtraumas. The third is an allergy to one of the components of the drug.

Natural swelling after biorevitalization disappears on average in 3-4 days, this is the time needed to restore damaged skin cells.

It is also worth noting that the area around the eyes is much more susceptible to various types of mechanical influences, so many experts do not recommend touching these areas during rejuvenation procedures. However, if the client needs to have injections on the eyelids or under the eyes, the doctor must warn about the possible consequences.

In the photo, swelling around the eyes after biorevitalization looks unattractive, but in the vast majority of cases they do not indicate health problems and, if the patient follows the advice of a cosmetologist, they disappear quickly, without leaving any traces.

Sometimes women notice a slightly swollen face for several days after the procedure. As a rule, such a manifestation is also a natural reaction of the body to injections. However, if the injections have caused the entire face to swell and the negative effect does not decrease, this may indicate an allergic reaction to the treatment methods or the biorevitalization drug. In such a situation, you need to seek advice from the cosmetologist who performed the therapy, and during the examination, describe in detail all the nuances regarding your health and well-being.

Often questions about the safety and aesthetics of the procedure arise from patients who have discovered bruises, swelling or swelling of a separate area of ​​the skin, papules (small lumps at the puncture sites) from the use of an innovative rejuvenation method.

Considering the large number of individual characteristics, it is worth saying that all these manifestations are within the normal range if they last no more than 3-4 days. During this period of time, damaged cells are restored, and the body gets used to the hyaluronic acid drug introduced into the dermis and the concentration of fluid in the areas of its distribution. But, if side effects remain, discomfort, itching and pain intensify, you should immediately contact a specialist who will prescribe the necessary measures to eliminate all negative consequences.

Attention! After injections, do not touch damaged skin with your hands to avoid infection and complications. Under no circumstances should you try to reduce or remove side effects yourself with the help of massage, creams and other medicinal or cosmetic products. Any chemical or mechanical effect on the skin during the rehabilitation period must be agreed with a specialist.

Why does swelling occur?

As already mentioned, swelling after biorevitalization is a natural reaction of the body to the following factors:

1. Concealment by the patient of information about contraindications or a tendency to allergic reactions;
2. negligence and inattention of the doctor when collecting personal information about the patient;
3. use of low-quality filler or containing allergens;
4. failure to comply with sanitary standards and hygiene rules during the procedure;
5. insufficient cleansing of the face from drug residues or its penetration into the surface layers of the skin.

In most cases, bags under the eyes are formed due to an excessive amount of injected hyaluronic acid, which in turn causes a large accumulation of fluid in the injection areas.

How to remove facial swelling and bags under the eyes?

If a patient has undergone facial rejuvenation using the biorevitalization method, and after some time she discovers swelling, bruises or bags under her eyes, what should she do? There are two options for the development of events. The first is to simply wait a few days until the side effects go away on their own. The second is to seek help from a cosmetologist.

Control methods at home

Cosmetologists do not offer effective methods regarding how to remove bags under the eyes after biorevitalization on your own. First of all, experts recommend temporarily reducing daily fluid intake to reduce the level of moisture attracted by hyaluronic acid. In some cases, washing with water with the addition of decoctions of antiseptic herbs or taking homeopathic remedies helps.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to massage, cool, cover the skin with creams or try to mask swelling with tinting compounds.

Doctor's help

If swelling under the eyes after biorevitalization does not go away for a long time, what should you do in this case?

There is only one answer - immediately seek help from a cosmetologist. The doctor will prescribe suitable medications or cosmetics to relieve symptoms. If an allergic reaction is detected, he will administer a drug that promotes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid and its removal from the body naturally, and will give the necessary recommendations for care.

A cosmetologist will tell you more about swelling after biorevitalization:

In general, skin restoration with hyaluronic acid preparations is easily tolerated. That is why the procedure has become one of the most popular rejuvenation methods. Side effects and serious complications from it are also extremely rare. But quite severe swelling of the eyes after biorevitalization appears in every second patient, even if it was performed non-injection. Experts told us why this happens and how to deal with this unwanted phenomenon.

What is edema

As a matter of fact, swelling on the face can appear without any anti-aging procedures. At least once in their life, everyone woke up with bags under their eyes and very rounded cheekbones. Usually by the middle of the day everything goes away, and the oval of the face becomes clear again.

Edema is a subcutaneous accumulation of fluid. Or rather, lymph, which performs several important functions in the body. Normally, it flows through its vascular system, supplies certain nutrients to cells, protects tissues from pathogenic microorganisms and takes away metabolic products.

But there are situations when, for some external or internal reasons, more lymph is produced. Or its normal circulation is disrupted. Then subcutaneous swelling appears, which is called edema.

Biorevitalization procedure

The meaning of biorevitalization comes down to “revitalizing” the skin with preparations based on hyaluronic acid. It is even included in the very name of the procedure. But to achieve the desired result, you need to help the molecules overcome the hydrolipid barrier. Because of their size, they cannot do this on their own, which is why masks and creams with hyaluronic acid give such a short-lived effect.

Therefore, specially developed drugs are injected under the skin with a thin needle or “pushed” using hardware procedures (laser, ultrasound or microcurrents).

Once at its destination, the hyaluronic acid begins to attract water molecules, which it subsequently releases little by little to the cells. This achieves the effect of deep and long-lasting skin hydration.

In addition, as a result of the procedure:

1. improves complexion;
2. immunity increases;
3. subcutaneous blood circulation increases;
4. capillaries are strengthened;
5. collagen production accelerates;
6. cell regeneration is activated.

These positive changes lead to the smoothing of fine wrinkles, restoration of soft tissue volume, increased skin turgor, and the disappearance of shallow pigmentation and acne marks.

Causes of edema

Of course, swelling occurs for a reason. And they can be external or internal. And sometimes both work simultaneously, and then the swelling is so strong that the eyes become like narrow slits or large zygomatic swelling appears.

The sooner the causes of such pathological swelling are identified, the easier it is to get rid of it.

External

There are usually only two external reasons: the unprofessionalism of the cosmetologist or the carelessness of the patient himself, who did not listen to his recommendations. Medical errors include the following:

1. ignoring existing contraindications - this happens rarely, since no one wants to take risks;
2. drug overdose - this happens more often, especially if the doctor has little experience or the doctor uses a new drug;
3. incorrect administration - injections must be done to a certain depth so that the hyaluronic acid reaches the desired areas;
4. uneven distribution of the drug - happens when the density of injections is not the same.

In case of an overdose, the swelling can be very severe and may not go away for up to two weeks. And then, most likely, you will have to inject a splitting substance - hyaluronidase. It will quickly solve the problem, but the result of the procedure will be almost completely eliminated.

Domestic

Also, severe swelling under the eyes and not only can be caused after the procedure by the individual characteristics of the body. Most often they are caused by:

1. tendency to allergies - then they are accompanied by redness, rashes, itching, etc.;
2. kidney problems - they can make themselves felt after the procedure;
3. alcohol abuse – if alcohol was taken regularly, it will take more than a day to eliminate it and you will have to stop drinking at least a week before the procedure.

In these cases, dealing with swelling will be especially difficult. But, nevertheless, if you wish, you can still get rid of them in a couple of days.

An experienced doctor can determine in advance the patient’s tendency to swelling, and then he uses gentle biorevitalization methods. For example, linear, in which one puncture is made with a long needle, and then the drug is gradually released as it is withdrawn. This is especially effective in correcting facial wrinkles.

How to get rid

There are several ways to easily remove bags and swelling under the eyes after biorevitalization. But not all of them are harmless, and some have a negative impact on the results of the procedure. Therefore, when choosing a product, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons.

Drugs

The easiest way is to use pharmaceutical drugs. The most popular method among people is to take a diuretic. And the most useless in this case. Moreover, this option is completely unacceptable, as it provokes dehydration. And the task of hyaluronic acid is diametrically opposite. Therefore, it is better to forget about such tablets. Moreover, they wash calcium out of the body and disrupt the electrolyte balance.

Gels and ointments are safe and effective:

Remember that if your face is swollen after biorevitalization, applying warming ointments, especially under the eyes (Finalgon, Nicoflex, Betanicomelon), is strictly prohibited.

Folk remedies

But often patients prefer to use folk remedies. And this is also a good option. Moreover, many of them are simple, effective, and cost mere pennies:

1. Ice. Just not from running water, which can contain various infections! Tea, decoctions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, eucalyptus, etc.), non-carbonated mineral water or, in extreme cases, boiled water are suitable. You can wipe the swelling with ice cubes up to 5-6 times a day. But you can’t keep it in front of your eyes!
2. Lotions. The simplest option is tea bags. It can be anything, but natural, without pieces of fruit and any chemical additives. The tea leaves can be used for their intended purpose, and the cooled tea bags can be placed on closed eyelids for 10-15 minutes. The result will please you.
3. Potato. Or rather, potato juice. But the laziest ones may not prepare it, but simply put two freshly cut potato rounds over their eyes. But if you don’t have time to lie with them, you can squeeze out the juice and wipe your face with it 2-3 times a day.

It is also advisable to monitor your diet. It cannot contain a lot of salt, too spicy dishes, large amounts of meat and fish.

The total volume of liquid consumed is from 1.5 to 2.5 liters. It should not be small, since hyaluronic acid requires water, but not too much, so as not to overload the kidneys.

Massage and treatments

But this method of combating swelling after biorevitalization is categorically not recommended. It will, of course, give results, and quite quickly. But it is not in vain that these types of effects are included in the list of what should not be done after the procedure.

Any stimulation of blood flow (and with it lymph flow) leads to the fact that hyaluronic acid injected under the skin is distributed more quickly throughout the body and is more quickly absorbed. Massage and electrical procedures within two weeks after biorevitalization will shorten their duration from several months to 4-6 weeks. And, given the considerable cost of injections, this is bad news.

Prevention

Some puffiness and swelling of the face always remains after biorevitalization, even after a non-invasive procedure. This is caused by the fact that hyaluronic acid attracts water and needs time to be evenly distributed under the skin. But normally, such swelling lasts up to two days, and then goes away on its own.

In order not to provoke severe and/or prolonged swelling, you must follow these recommendations:

1. do not touch your face with your hands unnecessarily after the procedure;
2. do not use decorative cosmetics;
3. do not wash your face with hot water or take baths;
4. do not visit the sauna, swimming pool, solarium;
5. do not sunbathe or stay in hot places;
6. do not engage in active sports.

Although theoretically you can drink alcoholic beverages just a few days after the procedure, cosmetologists recommend extending this ban for at least two weeks. Otherwise, swelling that has already disappeared may reappear.

Summing up

According to patient reviews, after injection biorevitalization the face will swell in any case, even if the procedure is performed by a top-class specialist. For examples of moderate and pathological edema, look at photos posted on the Internet to understand when to worry.

If the swelling is small, there is no pain or severe redness, it is not necessary to use ointments. It is quite possible to get by with folk remedies or wait until everything resolves naturally. When swelling cannot be resolved for more than a week, or is accompanied by fever, itching and other unpleasant symptoms, it is better to consult with specialists. It is possible that the wounds are infected and require medical attention.

Causes of swelling after biorevitalization:

1. Incorrect introduction of the product into the skin. The reasons are insufficient qualifications of the cosmetologist or an unfortunate combination of circumstances.
2. Choosing the wrong remedy. It happens that injectable formulations are expired, and the doctor does not consider it necessary to write them off. It may also be an allergic reaction to any of the components.
3. Overlooked contraindications. Especially if patients deliberately hide chronic diseases from the doctor. Sometimes specialists are not interested in pathologies that are a direct contraindication to biorevitalization.

Hyaluronic acid itself has the ability to retain water, which is what the effect of the procedure is based on.. Such swelling goes away without additional influences.

Incorrect technique for administering the drug during biorevitalization

If the state of health is satisfactory and the ability to regenerate cells is high, then the swelling will subside within 3-4 days. Otherwise, the period will extend for a week.

If the side effect does not go away within 7 or 9 days, you should immediately consult a doctor. Edema that also requires medical attention:

1. do not appear evenly at all;
2. interfere physically, and not in terms of aesthetic self-perception;
3. "grew" to significant sizes.

Often, such consequences are eliminated by treatment with pharmaceutical drugs, but in especially severe cases, surgical intervention is necessary.

To minimize the rehabilitation period, the following rules must be followed:

1. Do not drink a lot of liquid until the swelling goes down. The consequence of fluid accumulation in the delicate area of ​​the face can be further aggravated by excessive water consumption. Alcohol is also among the substances prohibited; it itself can cause swelling.
2. You cannot use decorative cosmetics during the rehabilitation period. It may cause allergies.
3. Moisturizing creams and other products that saturate the dermis with moisture are prohibited. Since bags under the eyes are caused by the ability of hyaluronic acid to “bind” water, additional fluid helps increase its amount.
4. There is no need to do various types of massages and pinching. Additional traumatization will only bring an unpleasant effect.

It is better not to do pinch facial massage

Pharmacy products for relieving swelling:

1. Arnica. The drug is aimed at reducing the severity of defects under the eyes thanks to its composition, including extracts of plantain, chestnut and arnica. It must be used twice a day, applied in a thin layer to well-cleaned problem areas. The product will also help relieve inflammation and pain.
2. Lymphomyosot – homeopathic drops for oral use. Drink 15 drops diluted in water daily for 10 days. Taking the medicine is prohibited during pregnancy and individual intolerance to the composition.

Prevention methods before the procedure:

1. Pay attention to the specialist’s qualifications, his certificates, and study reviews.
2. It is necessary to warn the cosmetologist about all health problems.
3. A cocktail for injection into the skin, correctly selected in terms of expiration date and composition, will definitely play a role in preventing “side effects”.
4. If you reduce the amount of water consumed on the eve of the procedure, then there will be nothing for hyaluronic acid to bind, therefore, the chance of the formation of “bags” under the eyes will decrease.

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Causes of edema after biorevitalization

Despite the fact that biorevitalization is considered a safe procedure, it also happens that after the introduction of a cosmetic product, some side effects appear, among which facial swelling can be identified.

The negative consequences of “beauty injections” are extremely rare and are associated with such issues as:

1. Incorrect introduction of the product into the skin. Often this happens due to insufficient qualifications of the cosmetologist, but sometimes it also happens due to an unfortunate combination of circumstances, and in this case it is at least unjustified to blame your specialist.
2. Choosing the wrong remedy. Unfortunately, situations are not uncommon when injectable formulations are expired, and a negligent doctor does not consider this an important circumstance for writing off the drug. However, negligence is not always the cause: an allergic reaction to any of the components can also manifest itself in the form of swelling after biorevitalization.

1. Overlooked contraindications. It often happens that patients who really want to rejuvenate themselves using this method deliberately hide their diseases from the cosmetologist, which are a clear ban on the procedure. If the doctor does not intend to interview the client before administering the drug, it is necessary to independently talk about health problems, otherwise there is a risk of side effects.

You should not immediately blame the specialist who administered the product, since hyaluronic acid itself, which is the main and main component of the injection cocktail, tends to retain water, which, in fact, is what the effect of the procedure is based on.

Cosmetology expert

How long does the side effect last under the eyes?

To the question of how many days the swelling lasts, the answer depends solely on the client’s body. If the state of health is satisfactory and the ability to regenerate cells is high, then such lucky people can get rid of the consequences within 3-4 days.

If the body does not have such restorative “skills,” then excessive water retention will go away in a week.

If the side effect does not go away within 7 or 9 days, you should urgently consult a doctor who can diagnose the cause of serious disorders. Swelling under the eyes may become a medical emergency if they:

1. do not appear evenly at all;
2. interfere physically, and not in terms of aesthetic self-perception;
3. "grew" to significant sizes.

Often, such peculiarities of the resulting consequences can be treated with pharmaceutical drugs, however, in especially severe cases, surgical intervention is necessary.

How to relieve swelling after biorevitalization

If you don’t have time to wait for the side effects to decrease on your own, then you should know how to remove or reduce swelling after biorevitalization. In order to minimize the rehabilitation period, the following rules must be observed:

1. You should not drink a lot of liquid until the unpleasant effect passes. The consequence of fluid accumulation in such a delicate area of ​​the face can be further aggravated by excessive and even unwise consumption of water, which is retained by hyaluronic acid. Alcohol is also among the substances prohibited: it itself can also cause swelling.
2. You cannot use decorative cosmetics during the rehabilitation period. The components can cause even more harm to already vulnerable skin, therefore, in order to reduce, rather than increase, the duration of rehabilitation, it is better not to expose it to additional negative effects.
3. Moisturizing creams and other products that saturate the dermis with moisture are prohibited. Since bags under the eyes are caused by the property of hyaluronic acid to “bind” water, additional addition of fluid helps to increase its concentration under the skin.
4. There is no need to do various types of massages and pinching such a delicate area. Additional trauma to this area will bring nothing more than aggravation of the unpleasant effect.

There are pharmaceutical products aimed at alleviating this type of condition:

1. Arnica. The drug is aimed at reducing the severity of defects under the eyes thanks to its composition, including extracts of plantain, chestnut and arnica. It must be used as follows: twice a day, apply a thin layer to well-cleaned problem areas. The product will also help relieve inflammation and pain.
2. Lymphomyosot – homeopathic drops for oral use. The course intake consists of 15 drops, pre-dissolved in a glass of clean still water, drink daily for 10 days. Taking the medicine is prohibited during pregnancy and individual intolerance to the composition, and failure to comply with these contraindications can lead to serious consequences such as an allergic reaction.

Watch this video about the causes and methods of getting rid of swelling after biorevitalization:

Prevention methods before the procedure

We should not forget about methods that can prevent swelling under the eyes after biorevitalization. By following a few simple rules, you can protect yourself from such a “fate”, and below are tips that can reduce the chance of its occurrence:

1. First, you need to pay attention to the specialist’s qualifications, his certificates, and even look for reviews about him on the Internet.
2. Secondly, of course, you need to warn your cosmetologist about all health problems that can lead to unpleasant consequences.
3. Thirdly, a cocktail for injection into the skin, correctly selected in terms of expiration date and composition, will definitely play a role in preventing “side effects”.
4. Fourthly, if you reduce the amount of water consumed on the eve of the procedure, then there will simply be nothing for hyaluronic acid to bind, therefore, the chance of the formation of bags under the eyes will decrease.

And here is more information about whether it is possible to undergo a course of biorevitalization and take antibiotics.

Swelling after biorevitalization of the eyes is a very rare, but extremely problematic phenomenon. The rehabilitation period after such an unsuccessful effect is long and even painful, but in any case, there are methods for both preventing and treating the side effect that appears. By following simple rules and prohibitions, you can easily help your skin recover quickly after the procedure.

Useful video

Watch this video about whether facial swelling can occur with properly performed biorevitalization:

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