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Restylane Doctor for Under Eye Hollowness?

I've decided to get Restylane under my eyes for the genetic hollowness I've had all my life, but am wondering if it will look uneven when I smile? Any suggestions on doctors in the Los Angeles area who specialize in this type of treatment? I've heard having the right doctor makes a world of difference. Thanks!

Asked 28 months ago by Sevook77 in Los Angeles
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Restylane for lower eyelid area

Many plastic surgeons are quite familiar with the use of Restylane in the periorbital area. Restylane has, in my opinion, become the filler of choice for the undereye region in patients who don't have a hypersensitivity to thicker hyaluronic acid products. Juvederm can produce edema in some patients in the under eye area. Hydrelle is also too thick for the area. Prevelle is wonderful for shorter acting results. We have six fillers that are used in various areas of the face for an... more
Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Be cautious injecting in this area

Your hollowness appears to be above the area of the bony eyesocket and beneath the eyelashes. That means that any filler used here would have to be injected above the muscle and underneath the skin. This can lead to uneveness, lumpiness and discoloration as the skin is very thin. Please be sure to see a physician experienced in injecting fillers before you have just any physician treat you.
Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
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While this works very nicely, I am not sure that based on your picture you need it

While this is a great procedure, it isn't always right for folks who are younger. I agree wholeheartedly with you that the right choice of doctors is imperative. Far be it from me to dissuade you from doing what you want to do, but I don't see a whole lot there to change. You have beautiful facial structure and have a lovely look at the juncture of the eye and cheek. There is a good chance that any foreign object like a filler will only make that worse, so don't rush to do this. You... more
Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist
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Choosing a doctor to correct under eye hollowness with Restylane

It is important to go to someone who understands midface anatomy and the various planes needed to fill the tear though. There are basically three predominant filling techniques for the under eye hollow. These include: The Deepfill method for deep placement. An orbicularis threading method for addressing lines in the eyelid . A very superficial depot method. The first two methods can safely treat the vast majority of individual. Your skin quality appears to be excellent and you are... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Restylane for Lower Eye Lid Hollows, It is the Craftsman, Not the Tool

Hi Beautiful, You are correct that "the right doctor makes a world of difference" in correcting the delicate area around the eye lids. Robert Goldberg, MD is an excellent opthalmoplastic surgeon who I would trust injecting my lower eye lid hollows (if and when that time ever comes). He is located in Westwood. Michael Groth, MD is another opthalmoplastic surgeon in Beverly Hills whom I would trust . Jonathan Hoenig, MD is another physician whom I would let work on my family. ... more
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lots of good doctors in LA

There are many great plastic surgeons in Los Angeles that should be able to help you with the hollowing beneath your eyes. Drs. Solieman and Litner at Profiles Beverly Hills do quite a bit of treatment in this area. There are a variety of ways to fill the lower eyelid hollowing, including Restylane. Hope this helps.
Jonathan Sonne, MD
Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon
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