Juvederm Injections Under Eyes?

asked 3 years ago by tilo in cook
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: hollow, tired eyes

I don't like how my under eye area looks hollow, so I decided to get Juvederm. However, I noticed that the doctor didn't inject in that area, but rather, closer to the top of my cheek bone, and so I am not really seeing results. They still look tired. Is it not possible to have Juvederm directly under eyes?

3 answers to Juvederm Injections Under Eyes?

Juvederm under the eyes

Thanks for your question Juvederm (or any other filler) can be a useful tool for filling in static wrinkles. The lower lid skin however is quite thin and caution should be used as bumps and bruising can be more common in this area. In our San Francisco area practice, we inject this area very rarely because of these potential problems. Also, be sure to recognize that this is considered an "off label" use of Juvederm (it is not FDA approved for injection in this area). Have an... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm under the eyes

Juvederm or restylane can be injected to camouflage the tear trough region. This usually means injection by the orbital rim, if it is injected too close to the lower lid, it can lead to bumps and other irregularities.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon