Under Eyes

Under eye filler is a non-surgical treatment that helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, wrinkles, and hollows below the lower eyelids. It is a type of soft tissue filler completed through injection, which typically contains hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring substance that helps hydrate the skin. It can also be used to smooth and improve the appearance of sunken skin below the eyes as a result of age or medical conditions. The treatment requires a few injections of filler into the area and can last up to two years. 

When treating under eye areas with dermal fillers, it is important to understand the anatomy in order to ensure natural results. Dermal filler treatments usually require two or more sessions spread out over a few weeks or months, depending on the size of the area being treated and the amount of filler needed. During the first session, the dermal filler is injected into the under eye area to fill in any pockets or hollows, reduce wrinkles, and create a more youthful, lifted appearance. An additional session may be needed if necessary, to achieve the desired results. It is important to remember that the results from dermal filler treatments are not permanent, so touch-up treatments may be needed in the future.

After your under eye filler procedure, you may experience some swelling, bruising, or redness around the injection site. This is expected to last for a few days and can be managed by applying a cold compress to the area. Be sure to avoid touching the treated area and always use sun protection to reduce the risk of discoloration. You will also be advised not to exercise or overexert yourself in any way as this could affect the results of the filler. Most people will be able to see the results of the filler immediately and these will continue to improve over the next few days. Overall, you should expect to look and feel better soon after the filler is injected.

• Avoid strenuous exercise or high impact activities for 24 hours.
• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, for 48 hours.
• Avoid touching, massaging, or pushing on the area of injection.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for at least a week.
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks.
• Use a cold compress to reduce swelling and discomfort.
• Avoid any facial treatments such as waxing, facials, and laser treatments for 4 weeks.
• Use sunscreen with SPF 40 or higher when outdoors.
• Keep your head elevated when sleeping.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours.

• Hypersensitivity to the particular hyaluronic acid used in the filler
• Severely impaired wound healing
• Acute or chronic infection
• Active inflammatory disease
• Recent use of oral isotretinoin
• Blood clotting disorders
• Undergoing radiation treatment or chemotherapy
• Loss of feeling or movement in the target area
• History of eye or vision problems, or impaired tear-film production