Undereye Filler Columbus, Ohio

Three small fat pads exist underneath the eye. Through the natural aging process, those fat pads drop and diminish, causing the lower eyelid to appear more hollow and vertically extended than it was before. The semicircle that forms are called a “tear trough,” which is what causes tired-looking eyes.

How We Address More Severe Volume Loss

Some patients may be more prone to developing deeper infraorbital hollows due to their genetics or changes in facial musculature. Hollowness may also be caused by a downward displacement of the cheek’s fat pad, so your injector may also recommend a cheek augmentation in some cases to fully correct these concerns. This technique achieves lid-cheek blending; the line that once separated the two are softened and smoothed, a hallmark sign of a youthful-looking face.

For the right patient, undereye filler can brighten and rejuvenate the eyes. Undereye filler patients must have a true hollowing under the eyes due to volume loss to be a candidate for this treatment and they should have good skin elasticity. Patients who can benefit the most typically don’t need very much of a volumetric change to correct their concerns; otherwise, they may be a better candidate for undereye surgery.

Your Initial Consultation Is Incredibly Important

Many common undereye concerns are not going to be solved with undereye filler, including herniated fat pads under the eyes (puffy bags), moderate to severe eye bags, and skin concerns like hyperpigmentation, crepiness, or dark circles due to other environmental or genetic factors. Experienced injectors are comfortable identifying appropriate candidates for undereye filler, and comfortable recommending alternative treatments for which they may be better suited.

Undereye surgery (blepharoplasty), Renuvion skin tightening (J-plasma), laser therapy, Botox, microneedling or medical-grade skincare can be excellent alternative treatments for more specific undereye concerns.

When you come into the office for an undereye filler consultation, you will have a full face examination with your aesthetic provider, and they will make a recommendation for treatment based on your concerns. They will explain all of the steps for treatment with you, you will have all of your questions answered, and you can receive your filler treatment that very same day!

After the filler is placed, your provider may gently manipulate the filler into its ideal position. The filler is made of a malleable substance that is manually adjustable after placement in order to achieve optimal placement and distribution. You can see your beautiful result immediately after, and will even receive a complimentary makeup touch-up on your way out.

Generally, our patients do very well during undereye filler! We take every step to make sure you have a comfortable experience during the injection and an enhanced recovery afterward. Before the injection, the undereye area will be numbed using a topical anesthetic. The filler itself also contains a numbing agent to help control pain and discomfort during and after treatment.

There are common risks associated with any filler treatment, but this treatment is safe when performed by a well-trained injector who uses a blunt-tip cannula. The benefit of using a cannula with a blunt tip is that there is no chance of puncturing any delicate surrounding tissue or creating a vascular occlusion.

Cannula use in the undereye has become the standard of care for qualified injectors, and it dramatically reduces the potential for bruising.

Because the eyes are a sensitive area, swelling and bruising are to be expected. We usually recommend holding off on treatment if you have important plans coming up in the next two weeks. The filler will feel firm to the touch in the days after treatment, which is completely normal, and this will naturally soften over time. Giving yourself time to heal after receiving undereye fillers is always wise, and recommended to see your best results.

Results are seen immediately after an undereye filler treatment, and beautiful results should be expected! The most important thing is to establish clear communication with your injector and you are bound to love the results of your tear trough augmentation.

However, if you are at all second-guessing your decision after treatment, simply call our office to set up a follow-up appointment to discuss options for adjustment or dissolving!

On average, undereye filler lasts from about 8 to 14 months. Most hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are indicated to last for approximately one year, but they may last longer or shorter depending on the metabolism and the facial anatomy of the patient.