Radiesse or Juvederm for under eye hollows?

I have under eye hollowness and would like to know which non-surgical procedure would be the best. Is it Radiesse, Juvederm, or something else? How much would it cost? Thank you.

3 answers to “Radiesse or Juvederm for under eye...”

A: Eye Lid Hollows

John Philip Connors III, MD

The hollow area under your eyes, the tear trough, has a number of cause s. It is important to identify the cause(s) before jumping into a cure! The muscle which aids in closing the eye is attached to the facial bone at the tear trough and causes a depression which can become worse if fat from inside the... more

A: Placement for Dermal Fillers under eyes is deep

Christopher J. Ewart, MD

Correction of the under eye hollowness, also called the tear trough area, can be achieved with submuscular injection of Juvederm or Radiesse. This is a great minimally invasive procedure to provide temporary correction of this problem as long as it is placed at the correct depth. It can last up to a year.... more

A: Radiesse too thick for under the eye

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Radiesse is made from tiny calcium spheres and is too thick to be placed superficially under the thin eyelid skin. It would be palpable and visible. Juvederm or Restylane would be a better choice. Good Luck!

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