All about under eye fillers

• January 13, 2019

For many of us in our thirties who have taken good care of their skin and general health, the signs of aging may be relatively late to appear on their face. However, the one place that might be unavoidable is under the eyes: dark circles, bags and a sunken appearance might leave us looking (and feeling) tired, even on the days when we get enough sleep.
If this is the case, then under eye fillers are for you.

According to Dr. Costi, we all suffer from bone loss with age, especially in our face, which causes the hollow look around our eyes. As the bone regenerating cells decrease, our skin becomes loose over our face and the wrinkle folds become more evident. That’s where fillers come in: fillers are a simple and effective option to plump up these spaces and smooth out our faces for a subtle and natural appearance. The process is quick, painless, and with no recovery time needed.

What are under eye fillers made of?
Hyaluronic acid, the primary material most commonly used in modern cosmetic fillers, occurs naturally in the body, is safely metabolized with time, and is hypoallergenic. New fillers are being developed continuously.
There are many types of fillers, and the one you choose will depend on your consultation with Dr. Costi: Juvederm, Belotero or Restylane, a harder or a softer consistency filler. Softer hyaluronic acid fillers don’t affect the appearance of the eyes like thicker filler. The more malleable a filler is, it will also be more easily molded and customized to fit an individual’s unique space under the eyes. The whole procedure, and any additional touch-ups can be performed in just a few minutes.
The best product will be chosen depending on your face structure.
Some products may last up to two years but usually your body breaks down Hyaluronic Acid fillers within six months.

What about the under eye issues?

Hollow Eyes/ Tear Trough Treatment
The under eye area may have a hollowed look due to genetics or aging, or from environmental and health factors such as excessive sun exposure, or habits such as cigarette smoking that can affect the skin internally and externally. Hollowness can affect the whole under eye area all the way to the upper cheeks, or just the small area directly below the eyes called the tear trough.
Hollow eyes can be effectively treated with a softer hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane, Restylane Silk, or Juvederm Ultra to add volume.

Dark Circles
Sometimes due to genetics, sometimes due to lifestyle (dehydration, lack of sleept), there is no simple solution for dark circles under the eyes which unfortunately get worse with age. For thin- and light-skinned patients, the doctor will be careful to choose a filler that will not cause tindle effect. (Tindle effect is a bluish hue that can be seen through the skin.) This is less of an issue with darker-skinned individuals, which is why he may choose fillers that may last longer.

Under Eye Bags
Cosmetic fillers to treat under eye bags is one of the most sought after treatments in cosmetic dermatology. Its popularity is due to eye bags being one of the most common aesthetic issues since it is most frequently due to genetics, not aging.
Many young people who are dealing with under eye bags complain that they make them seem tired and older than they actually are. This is quite typically to be their first ever cosmetic procedure, and is preferable to undergoing surgery.
By filling the gap between a hollow tear trough and the eye bags, the depth of the tear trough will be smoothed out and will not be visible anymore. However, sometimes with larger eye bags they can’t be camouflaged and the ultimate resort will be surgery.

While there is no set age to start fillers, it depends on how a person ages and their personal preferences.

These injections are definitely an easy way to get a slightly enhanced version of yourself.
So don’t hesitate for a second about under eye fillers. They are a simple, easy and relatively cheap solution for a “fresh” face.
Best thing about it? Everyone will say you look amazing but no one will know you had anything done!