Restylane or Juvederm injection safe and effective for under eyes?

It is only safely done on the part of the lower eyelid that is overlying the bony part of the upper cheek, not the eyelid skin between the eyelashes and the cheekbone. If the filler is placed superficially in the skin right below the eyelid, it may look too lumpy.. Both Restylane and Juvederm are commonly used... more

You ask a very good question- the under eye area needs special attention and care.  The hollow contributes to a tired appearance. With blepharoplasty the area under the eye must be filled in or the eyes may look more tired in the short time when the surgical swelling has resolved. Restylane can be used to... more

You are talking about having a filler placed into the tear trough area.  After blepharoplasty some patients can suffer from excessive hollowing and more prominence of the tear trough. Both are great at filling in the area.  I find that restylane goes a bit longer than juvederm does, but that is... more

Dear Hopefulhollow, RESTYLANE. Hands down.Juvederm is a great filler but causes more swelling and is best not used along the periorbital area. For best results, I would insist on getting the injections from an experienced DOCTOR (not a nurse or other injector). As a plastic surgeon, I COULD smugly tell you... more

Placing filler material such as restylane and juvederm along the lower lid can be done. There is a slight risk of blindnes that has been reported with this technique although it is extremely rare.  Go to an experienced injector.

When I say expert, I mean it.  If you go to the medispa down the street, you are most likely going to be very unhappy.  It can have real problems (read some of the RealSelf questions on this subject if you doubt that) if done improperly. Even if it is done properly, it sometimes doesn't work all... more

 Of all the areas in which we place fillers, this is potentially the highest impact region of the face. The results of a well-done augmentation of the lower lid complex can have major rejuvenating effects.  However, of all the areas, this is the one in which you need to find an injector with... more

Hi Hopeful, I, and many others now only use Restylane to fill lower eyelid hollowness because of experience with too much swelling under the eyes with Juvederm in one of my patients, and in many patients injected elsewhere. The safety of the injection in this area is related to the experience and skill of... more

Unfortunately you are suffering from the common problem that occurs with periorbital fat removal-remove too much fat and later on patients get hollowness.  Yes fillers can help but are only temporary.  Micro fat grafting would be a better, more permanent solution. 

Filling up the tear trough area can be a very effective option and if done well looks very natural. Juvederm and Restylane are versatile products for this area but there is one thing to be careful about: if your skin is very thin, especially toward the inner corner of the eye, you may get a bluish appearance... more