Application

20 – 30 minutes

Technique

Blunt-tip cannula

Swelling

2 – 5 days

Duration

12 – 18 months

In Brief

  • The groove between the lower eyelid and cheek creates a shadow.
  • A soft, low-density filler is placed in a small amount in a deep plane.
  • The effect is limited for darkness caused by bags, pigmentation or blood vessels.
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The Right Diagnosis

There are four main causes of under-eye darkness, and only one of them responds well to filler:

  • Shadow due to a hollow: Improves significantly with filler.
  • Increased skin pigmentation: Requires pigmentation treatments.
  • Vessels visible through thin skin: Filler offers limited benefit.
  • Fat bags: Filler can make the bags worse; eyelid treatments are needed.

Treatment Approach

Through a single entry point on the upper cheek, filler is placed in very small amounts in a deep plane close to the bone using a flexible, blunt-tip cannula. This technique reduces the risk of bruising and vessel injury. A total of 1 ml or less is usually enough for both eyes.

Less, but Right

Under-eye skin is very thin. Filler injected in excess or too superficially can create a bluish tint or the appearance of persistent swelling. In people prone to fluid retention, the filler’s water-binding property can increase puffiness. This area always calls for restraint.

Step by Step

1

Assessment

The cause of the darkness is determined.

2

Application

Small amounts of filler are placed in a deep plane with a cannula.

3

First days

There may be mild swelling; sleeping with your head elevated and reducing salt helps.

4

Week 2

The result settles; a small touch-up is done if needed.

A Surgeon’s View

Volume loss in the cheekbone area often plays a role in a tired under-eye look. Supporting the midface allows less filler to be used under the eyes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Filler fills the hollow; surgery removes the bags and excess skin.

It results from the filler being injected too superficially; if needed, it is corrected by dissolving the filler.

Because it is a low-movement area, usually 12–18 months.

Using a cannula reduces the risk; if bruising occurs, it fades within a few days.

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