Filler Injections: Check Your Eye Bags at the Door

Those heavy bags under your eyes would weigh anyone down. Over the years, you’ve tried all sorts of makeup to hide the half-moons or dark circles. Custom-made treatments like cucumbers slices and Preparation H didn’t work, either. To make matters more burdensome, you are not quite ready to jump into surgery.

Now, there’s a procedure that can camouflage the extra baggage stored under your eyes and – what’s more – it does not require anesthesia. For most patients, it just takes a little syringe.

We at the Williams Rejuva Center are finding more and more success by injecting volume rather than filling one wrinkle at a time. It’s a trend that is growing. By injecting hyaluronic acids fillers like Restylane or Belotero we have been able to improve the appearance of bags under the eyes, an area often referred to as the “tear-trough.”

Light Up Your Eyes

The procedure can make you look like you had a good night’s sleep in a matter of 10 minutes. It’s instant gratification that lasts more than a moment. Patients can expect to see results the next day and continued well-rested and fresh-looking eyes for several months.

The Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve hyaluronic acid as a tear-trough filler, but most doctors believe the treatment is safe. However, injecting the eye area is not completely without its risks. Surgeons say side effects of tear-trough treatment can range from puffy eyes to possible bruising. Many doctors will use round-tipped cannulas after an initial needle puncture to compensate for swelling or bruising which, if it happens at all, will subside in a few days.

Rest for the Weary

No one is yet suggesting that you throw away your makeup kits, but there is reason to believe you will no longer look like the hectic schedule you keep. Hyaluronic acid can inject life into that hollow space under your eyes and make you look fresh and natural.

For now, the best remedy is to relax and get a good night’s sleep. The next best idea is to contact the Rejuva Center to learn more about the benefits and risks of tear-trough fillers and the realistic outcomes you can expect.