Restylane will last about 6-9 months but can improve this area. Fat injections can last 8-10 or more years. You are one the right track though. You need volume in this area and that's the best way to improve this area. One thing to realize is that restylane will go away and can also be taken out earlier if you... more
Restylane vs. Fat Grafting for under eye hollows?
I'm of East Indian origin and I have hereditary dark under eye circles. I have very thin skin under my eyes and a deep depressions in the inner cornes of my eyes and wrinkles. I'm trying to decide between getting Restylane injections to correct the hollowness or get Fat Grafting. I've read some pretty scary stories about both procedures and I'm not sure which is safer. Thank you
4 answers to “Restylane vs. Fat Grafting for under...”
A: restylane
Although you may have heard scary things about both procedures the incidence of them happening is quite low. That being said the potential bad things that can happen from fillers are generally less severe and usually reversible when compared to fat transfer. You are young and your lower lid contour is... more
A: Filler vs. Fat injections
Restylane or Juvederm, both hyaluronic acids, are commonly used, off-label (not FDA approved for this use, but doctors may legally perform the procedure) for this purpose. Fat injections may give you a good result but, there are different ways that both of these fillers are done by different doctors. Some... more
A: Fat injection vs Restylane
Fat injection, even in the best of hands, has the chance for lumpiness. This lumpiness can be difficult to correct. Especially in young patients we prefer Prevelle or Restylane.
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28 May 2009
Hi sahara, I had the exaxt same problem as you. My PS recommended that i have fat injections done under my eyes. The results have been very disappointing. Fat is unpredictable. It is uneven and the fat has become lumpy. I would recommend that you do not have fat injections/ trasnfers done. It is not worth it. I am now left unhappy and even more conscience.