What Under-Eye Filler is
A highly selective treatment for the tear trough, the hollow between the lower eyelid and the cheek that shows up as a shadow or a "tired" look, when it comes from true volume loss. It is not a fit for every dark circle, and part of our job is telling you honestly whether it is a fit for yours.
How it works
A conservative amount of filler placed in the hollow smooths the transition between eyelid and cheek, softening the shadow that volume loss creates.
The procedure, step by step
The injector evaluates skin thickness, fluid tendency and the presence of bags or festoons first, since this anatomy varies more than almost any other area of the face. About 60 minutes when you are a candidate.
What to expect after
Results can be subtle, and early swelling can hide the final look for longer than in other areas. Bruising and swelling tend to last longer under the eyes than elsewhere on the face.
Results and maintenance
A softened hollow and a smoother lid-cheek junction. Not every dark circle improves, pigment, visible veins and thin skin often remain, and some patients are better served by a skin treatment or no injection at all.
Care and limits, honestly
We routinely decline this treatment when bags, significant fluid retention or thin, fragile skin make the risk-benefit balance unfavorable. That is a clinical judgment call, not a sales one.