A few years ago, I signed up for a clinical trial for under-eye fillers. For years, I’ve struggled with my under eyes. I have dark circles that make me look tired all the time and hollowness which I inherited from my Dad. If I went out without any makeup or concealer I would have people ask me if I was OK or if I was having a bad day.
I decided enough was enough, got them, and have never looked back! When I mention them on my Instastories, I usually get a few questions about the process. So I figured I might as well put it in a post! My fillers were done at Dr. Brian Biesman’s office.
Dr. B and his team are pros at injections and eyelid/facial surgery and he was nice enough to answer your questions!
How much do the under-eye fillers cost?
The cost can vary over a wide range but typically starts at about $1200
How often do you have to have them touched up?
Filler under the eyes can last a long time and some patients have their filler touched up annually. Some can go 2 or more years before additional treatment is required. A small group of patients chooses to have their undereye filler touched up every 6 months or so; this is not common and is typically patient-driven rather than my feeling as if they have visible volume change
Does it hurt?
Filler placed under the eyes is associated with minimal discomfort. The skin in that area is so thin that topical anesthetic agents are extremely effective
What’s the recovery like?
There is always some swelling after under eye injection. This typically is reduced after a few days. Most patients who are treated resume their normal activities within 1-2 days. Bruising is variable and may or may not develop. If it does, we can use a laser to enhance the rate at which the bruise clears
What are the fillers made of?
The fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in our eyes, joints, skin, and many of our organs. The hyaluronic acid in filers is manufactured using a sterile process in a laboratory and not taken from animals or tissue donors
Are they safe?
Yes, the products used under the eye are extremely safe.
What’s the procedure like?
The procedure involves anesthetizing the skin and then delivering the filler through a tiny needle or blunt-tipped cannula. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not require sedation or anesthesia.
What can I expect after?
Swelling and/or bruising may occur after filler treatment. Cold compresses applied for the first day or so may help minimize these effects.
Are there side effects?
Swelling and bruising are the most common side effects. The treated area may be sore for a day or two but pain relievers such as Tylenol are not typically required.
What exactly do the fillers fix?
Fillers under the eyes are most commonly used to treat 2 conditions. The 1st is hollowing of the under=eye area which is typically a hereditary condition that is often seen in young patients (20s and 30s) and The 2ndcondition fillers are commonly used to treat is bulging or puffiness of the fat pads in the lower eyelid. With time, our under-eye area often becomes puffier with bulging fat pads. Undereye fillers are used to camouflage these bulging fat pads, thus restoring a more youthful appearance.
As Dr. B said, I didn’t feel any pain when getting my under-eye fillers and I made sure I had breakfast before and kept breathing throughout. Stress balls help too!
As a result, I used lots of ice throughout the day and resumed all normal activities, except working out. I also want to say it’s important to not wear any sort of goggles or touch your under eyes too much over the next couple of days. I bruise like a peach so I had pretty intense bruising. It was gone within a week though!
I’m so happy with the fillers and it’s definitely something I keep up. It helps me feel more comfortable in my own skin. Plus, I think it makes my face look more natural!
Oh what a detailed post! I have been thinking about getting fillers but have been wanting to do more research! Definitely bookmarking !
Thanks so much for sharing all this info about under eye fillers! I’ve considered getting it done but haven’t made up my mind yet if I really should or not.
xo, Laura
Such a great, detailed post! I’ve been wondering about it. Definitely saving this post to refer back to 🙂
This sounds painful, but the results sound amazing! I need a good fix for dark circles, mine are so bad!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
I have been wondering about this procedure. The results always look amazing, thanks for sharing!!
Kileen
cute & little
Oh my gosh, I had no idea this was a thing!! I have horrible dark circles (genetic) so am soooo looking into this. Thank you for sharing!
I never realized this was a thing, but your results look amazing!
Chic on the Cheap
I have always been curious about this! So glad you shared.
I think I would be willing to try this considering the maintenance isn’t that often and the pain is minimal.
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Oh my gosh my husband needs this! I didn’t know this was a thing! He’d totally kill me for saying that and would never actually do it but he’s the perfect candidate
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Filler under the eyes can make such a huge difference for some people- glad you had a positive experience!
What a fascinating treatment! I’ve never really thought about fillers for something like this, but I could see how they’d be beneficial. I’m really glad that you’ve had a positive experience overall!
This is so interesting! I always wondered about this. Thanks for the informative post!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
I have always been curious about this as I hate my dark circles! It’s def something to look into and possibly save up for in the near future!
Tracy
https://www.findyourdazzle.com