Hi, I had under-eye filler when I was 23. Although I wasn’t completely happy with the result, it did help somewhat with my under-eye darkness and skin texture. A few years later, a dermatologist dissolved the filler with hyaluronidase. After that, the area became very hollow, and the texture turned uneven and “gritty.” I left it alone for a while, but later a plastic surgeon added more filler, which looked okay at first. However, over time the area developed that same gritty texture again, and the filler has become quite noticeable—even under makeup. I’ve always had some genetic under-eye vascularity, but now it’s much more visible. People often ask if I have a bruise, especially under my left eye, which is also a bit puffier. It’s been years since my last treatment, and I even tried a topical cream that claims to dissolve filler, but it didn’t help. Is there any treatment or surgical option available to resurface and improve the texture and appearance of my under-eye area?
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Fat transfer traditionally involves removing fat from one part of your body and injecting it into areas that need more volume—common examples include the face and buttocks. One of the key benefits of using your own fat is that it contains live stem cells, which m...
Hylenex (hyaluronidase) is effective at dissolving hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Voluma, but when the filler is encased in a biofilm—a protective layer formed by bacteria—it can be more resistant to enzymatic breakdown. Biofilms can act as a physical barrier, making it harder for Hyl...
Hello and thank you for your question. Every provider has their own techniques, so that might be your dermatologist's preference. In our practice, we typically perform facial balancing treatments in one session. This can involve multiple syringes incorporating both need and cannula techniques....
