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!

Restylane doctor for under eye hollowness?
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A: Be cautious injecting in this area

Ronald Shelton, MD

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... more

A: Restylane for lower eyelid area

Brent Moelleken, MD

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... more

A: While this works very nicely, I am not sure that based on your picture you need it

Joel Schlessinger, MD

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... more

A: Choosing a doctor to correct under eye hollowness with Restylane

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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... more

A: Restylane for Lower Eye Lid Hollows, It is the Craftsman, Not the Tool

Michael A. Persky, MD

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... more

A: Lots of good doctors in LA

Jonathan Sonne, MD

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... more

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