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Restylane Injection for the Lower Eyelid Tear Trough

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Injecting Restylane into the lower eyelid (to correct a tear trough or orbitomalar groove) is fraught with potential complications, such as bruising, lumpiness, and contour irregularities. Nonetheless, it can be done and good results can be achieved.

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  1. Rhode Island Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

    R. Jeffrey Hofmann MD (Assistant Clinical Professor)

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Morris E. Hartstein MD, FACS (Clinical Associate Professor) (Clinical Associate Professor)

  2. Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    John B. Holds MD, FACS (Clinical Professor) (Clinical Professor)

  3. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Eye Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  4. Spalding Dr. Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  5. Davidorf Eye Group, West Hills, CA, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

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Hofmann, R.J. (2008). Restylane Injection for the Lower Eyelid Tear Trough. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_120

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