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Juvederm for Under Eye Bags?

Can I use Juvederm for puffy bags under my eyes?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Carrot in Oregon

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Juvederm for under eye bags?

Dear C, To understand WHY certain treatments work and others do not - you must understand the structural anatomy of the lower lid. I'll try to make as this as little mind numbing as possible. The lower lid bagginess seen with increasing age actually represents the forward movement of poorly restrained fat that in youth sits under the eyeballs, projecting them out of the eye socket. As we age, the forward soft tissue nets holding this fat become weak. The eyeball (IE peri-orbital) fat falls... more

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Juvederm for under-eye areas

In general, fillers are not beneficial for under-eye bags but can help fill in the under-eye "hollows." Furthermore, I prefer Restylane for the lower eyelid area because its behavior is more predictable than Juvederm in this area. If you have volume loss below the under-eye bags, Restylane can be used to fill this transition zone. I would consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to explore all your options including lower lid blepharoplasty with fat re-positioning... more

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