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Restylane for Dark Circles? What Are My Options Before Doing a Fat Graft? (photo)

I always had dark circles. In the past few years, they got worse. I am so tired of trying to hide using makeup. After some research, I think that besides my genetic predisposition, the hollow under my eyes are worse than it used to be. Do you think that using a filler I would see some improvement? (I am realistic and am not expecting to get completely rid of it). I don't want to do fat graft before trying a temporary filler. Also, any tips on helping me find a good doctor in my area? Thanks!

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Restylane and under eye treatment

Yes, I think you would benefit from treatment to your tear troughs with a dermal filler, such as Restylane or Juvederm. It would be most beneficial to see you in person and assess your specific needs to discuss the best options.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleface.com

Lasers and injectables for dark circles

A component making your dark circles worse is underlying volume loss, which is contributing to the hallowness you can appreciate. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to restore this volume nicely in the hands of a qualified practitioner. Fillers won't address the entire problem. Lasers may be used to stimulate both collagen production and reduce some pigment of the skin under your eye, which are also factors that can contribute to what appears as a 'dark circle.' more

Sabrina Fabi, MD

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San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gbkderm.com

Restylane for dark circles

Much of your dark circles are from the shadow under your brow and eye ball. You are correct in that it is heritary. Anatomically, you have a deficient infraorbital bone (the bony rim under your eye). If you look up into a light while looking in a hand mirror, most, if not all, of the circles will be gone. Light comes from over-head in most instances, creating the shadow. Most people have the shadows below the bags under their eyes. Yours are a little different... more

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Restylane is a good idea.

Thank you for submitting photos. There are several things that one can see...your skin is darker above and below the eyes..that suggests an inherited component, as you stated. It also appears to me that you may have some sun damage under your eyes. While looking in the mirror, gently pull the skin down from below your eyes and I think you'll notice some freckling involved..your doctor should start you on a gentle retinol cream to help reverse the sun damage, and that will help brighten... more

Restylane for under eye circles or hollows

The under eye circles can be improved nicely with Restylane, a hyaluronic acid filler. It is important that the physician that performs the procedure is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with training and experience in performing this procedure. This area has to be approached with care, as filling this area may result in a number of potential complications. All that said, most patients do well with this procedure. I find that this area needs to be slightly... more

Fillers for under eye circles

You may get some nice improvement with under eye filler. It is best of course to see you in person where we can palpate the area and approximate what we can achieve with filler. Finding an experienced doctor is of paramount importance as this area can be tricky and optimal results require a lot of experience. Go to the web sites for Merz, Allergan, and Medicis and find a doctor who trains for at least two of the companies that make hyaluronic acid fillers. Best to you. more

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