Radiesse or Juvederm for Under Eye Hollows?

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 eye pushes (herniates) outward and becomes more prominent as te lower eyelid skin becomes lax or loose and hangs over the area. Both of the above causes lead to shadowing and that tired... more

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. Other options include permanant implants or fat grafting. The Juvederm injections cost around $500-600.

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!