Is Restylane safe for under the eyes?

If used under the eyes, would it be considered "off label"?

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6 answers to “Is Restylane safe for under the eyes?”

A: Yes, it would be off label, but safe when by an experienced injector

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

While restylane itself is safe, it is important to go to an experienced injector, especially for this area. If you go to someone who isn't it is possible you will have a worse looking area after the injection than before the procedure. The reason for this is that the anatomy of the area is very... more

A: Restylane is very safe and effective for under-eye treatment

By Jason D. Meier, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Aloha, Restylane is very safe and effective for the under-eye shadow or hollow that can occur with aging. It is extremely important to have an experienced physician/surgeon such as a facial or other plastic surgeon perform the procedure rather than nurse injectors or aestheticians. I... more

A: Off label but safe in experiencd hands

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Technically this is an off label application of Restylane but it can yield dramatic results that cannot be achieved by surgery in certain kinds of lower lid patients. The key is to have a very experienced M.D. do the injections near the eyes, not an aesthetician or nurse.

A: Restylane under the eyes

By Elan B. Singer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi Aloha150, Yes, Restylane is safe under the eyes. The hyaluronic acid facial fillers (Restylane and Juvederm most notably) are a naturally occuring substance that your body absorbs over time, typically 6-9 months. In the area below the eyes, the nasojugal fold or tear trough, the skin is thin. ... more

A: Yes it is safe for your eyes.

By Marc Cohen, MD - Philadelphia Oculoplastic surgeon

Restylane is very helpful for many people to improve the appearance of there eyes. This is an off label treatment but it has been done safely for years. Like everything in cosmetic surgery, the treatment needs to be customized for your needs and it is important to see an expert in the... more

A: Restylane under the eyes

By Benjamin Barankin, MD - Toronto Dermatologist

Restylane injected under the eyes into the "tear trough" is a useful, effective, and safe off-label treatment to reduce the darkness/shadowing and hollowness under the eyes when performed by experienced injectors such as dermatologists or plastic surgeons.