How is Juvederm used on under eye bags?

I have bags under my eyes, mostly hereditary, and want to try Juvederm to reduce their appearance.

Is this typically done by smoothing out and contouring the ridge that joins the bag to the rest of the face? Or is it usually done another way?

4 answers to “How is Juvederm used on under eye bags?”

A: Restylane and hyaluronic acid fillers for around the eyes

By Steven J. Pearlman, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Using a hyaluronic acid filler to camouflage bags under the lower eyelids is an excellent procedure for the right person. I prefer Restylane since it absorbs fluid for one to two days then settles until it slowly dissolves over the next 9 months or so. Juvederm can absorb fluid on and off for months so... more

A: Juvederm for eye bags

By Nissan Pilest, MD - Orange County Dermatologist

Actually, adding more volume to an area that is already protruding could be the wrong choice. If you were only wanting to fill a hollow, then a filler might work. If your skin is thin, Juvederm may cause a bluish colored cast as light will "reflect" from the gel. It's not the right choice for... more

A: Restylane for Lower Eye Lid Hollows

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

Hi Cindy, Use Restylane to correct the hollowness of your lower eye lids. Juvederm sometimes will attract too much subcutaneous fluid and cause unslightly swelling that is difficult to resolve even with hyaluronidase injections. Choose your physician injector most carefully in this delicate and... more

A: Juvederm for under eyes

By Benjamin Barankin, MD - Toronto Dermatologist

Juvederm and other hyaluronic fillers are useful in reducing the "tear trough" or groove that some people have under their eyes, often for hereditary as well as aging reasons. Some people have a very large bag under their eyes (herniated fat) which may be best corrected with eyelid surgery... more