Are dermal fillers safe to use around the eyes?
By RitchieRich on 27 Feb 2010
I am in my early twenties but i have hollow looking eyes. A year ago i lost a lot of weight from my face. Now my eyes look dark and sunken in. People are always telling me i look tired or unwell when i'm not. this has made me self concious and so i decided to find treatment. I heard about dermal fillers and think this would be a good solution. I would like them injected just under my eyebrow, upper-eyelid, so it covers my eyelid as it used to, and underneath the eye. is this safe? can you recommend?
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Hi Rich,
There are lots of fillers on the market but only some of them are appropriate for use under the eyes.
This doctor Q&A page may help: Which filler is best for under eyes (tear trough)?
The most important issue when you're researching fillers is to know that each filler has a different particle density. A thicker filler (like Radiesse) is generally not recommended for under the eyes because of this. Restylane and Juvederm are more common.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
The cost of dermal fillers varies depending on the filler and the area treated. In general, a syringe of filler may cost $500-$800. Most importantly, choose your injecting physician most carefully. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P