Sunken eyes and dark circles treatment for contact lens user?

I am a 31-year-old Indian male. I have gotten contacts recently and I'm constanly being told I look tired because of my sunken eyes and my dark circles. I really want to treat this and want to know my options are. I have heard of Juvederm and Fat grafting. I would like not to do fat grafting at this time, however, if its the best option I will do it.

Sunken eyes and dark circles treatment for contact lens user?
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A: Restylane a better choice than Juvederm.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

 Dear Mark This is the risk of seeing better without glasses, it makes you want to look better as well. Under eye Restylane is a fantastic option for your under eye area.  However, you need about 2.5 ml of Restylane on each side.  I think you risk being under treated with will lead to... more

A: IPL can lighten eyelid skin color; Injectible fillers can darken eyelids

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

A perfect result following filler injection can achieve a good result for the hollow eye. However very very few physicians can achieve and excellent result in my opinion. Delicate eyelid skin often bleeds, forms bruises and the injected filler can show through as a lump. Some patients, ESPECIALLY dark... more

A: Injectable fillers work great for lower eyelid grooves.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

The good news is that your hollow lower eyelid appearance can be dramatically improved with injectable fillers. You should find an experienced,  board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon with many favorable photos demonstrating great results. Lower eyelid hollows are delicate, so MD... more

A: Tired Sunken Eyes and Dark Cirlces; What is the Best Treatment?

Michael A. Persky, MD
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Mark, Restylane is the best option to fill the hollows under your lower eyelids.  It will help with the shadowing, and you will not look to be so tired.  Juvederm sometimes swells a bit too much in this delicate area. Fat is a good permanent solution when you are ready. Seek out a physician who is... more

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markwbball
2 posts
17 Jun 2009

With Restylane how long can you expect the results to last?

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