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Restylane Fillers?

Ok I have a couple questions & please answer ALL and HONESTLY. I am under 20 years old & I was considering lower eyelid surgery. But most Dr's on this website suggested Restylane fillers? 1.First off is fillers like botox? 2.Will the injections once faded away make my eyes look worse then before? 3.Are their any dangerous side effects to takes fillers? I have always been told not to get botox because you will have to keep going back I want something permanant. But I can't afford the permanant.

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Restylane treatment

You are very young to be considering eyelid surgery. When patients have any type of eyelid surgery at a young age, it is usually to correct an issue that is due to genetics. Photos and/or an exam would really be necessary to give you the best advice. In general, at this stage of your life, I would recommend using filler to help improve any issues you are experiencing in that area. To answer your questions: 1) Fillers work different than Botox. Fillers restore volume and fullness to the... more

Restylane Fillers

Here are my answers to your questions: 1) Fillers and Botox are different injections. Botox will relax the muscles and generally lasts 3-4 months. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid, which is a "water-loving molecule." This means it pulls fluid into your tissues filling in the wrinkles. Fillers add volume, that is why you may have had so many suggestions for Restylane in that area. Fillers are not permanent but Restylane can last 9-12 months. In my experience Restylane works great in the... more

Philip Young, MD

6 reviews

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid surgery at 20 may not be the best option

It is difficult to say without a photo or in office consultation but I don't know many 20 year olds who need a blepharoplasty as this age. Botox prevents wrinkles and fillers last for a long time under the eyes. You should seek a reputable consultation with an experienced dermatologic injector to see your best option.

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Fillers for correcting around the eyes

Fillers are used to improve on volume loss or hollowing under the eyes that some people have for a variety of reasons. Botox is used for wrinkles due to movement, such as forehead horizontal lines, frown lines "11s", and crow's feet around the eyes. Sometimes both Botox and fillers are used to improve an area of the face. Best to speak with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to see the best option for you.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

10 reviews

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Fillers for under the eyes

Fillers, like Restylane, are used to add volume. IF your issue is hollowing iunder the eyes in the tear troughs, then fillers would be a good solution for you. Botox is a neurotoxin that treat wrinkles that mainly occur on movement. Botox is not used to add volume. The main side effecs of fillers are most commonly local injection site reactions, like bruising and swelling. the main side effects of Botox are also injection site but you can... more

Ritu Saini, MD

5 reviews

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

www.nymedskin.com

Lower blepharoplasty vs. fillers to improve appearance of lower eyes

1. Botox and fillers are different. Fillers increase volume while Botox is a neuromodulator, meaning it inhibits the action of muscles. 2. The source of the undesirable appearance under your eyes will direct appropriate treatment. Without pictures or an exam it wouldn't be helpful to suggest a treatment for you. 3. Serious side effects from fillers are extremely rare. With appropriate technique and monitoring you shouldn't have to... more

Donald B. Yoo, MD

9 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.donyoomd.com

Botox and Restylane

Have you considered a no-charge consult? That's my recommendation for all information you need on neuromodulators and fillers. Why not spend the time with a qualified, well-trained, and experienced injector and then weigh your options?

Sam Naficy, MD

85 reviews

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleface.com

Fillers vs Botox vs Fillers

MrsHoop, 1) Fillers are injected to fill wrinkles or add volume, whereas Botox is a protein that relaxes muscles. Botox would not help lower lid bags, but fillers often can by adding volume below the bags. 2) Filler injections under the eye can last up to a year or more. Once the filler dissolves, your eyes will look like they would have looked if you had never gotten the injection. 3) There are many fillers that can be injected... more

Michael McCracken, MD

8 reviews

Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon

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