The injected sites under the eyes feel like firms pads when I slightly feel the area (same firmness as a mosquito bite, minus the itching). Just curious if it will soften with time or will it always remain firm under the skin? I am Asian and my cosmetic surgeon said she preferred using the needle/syringe technique versus the blunt cannula because Asians generally have thick skin and she can get deeper? Does this sound right? Any answers are appreciated!
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I have been injecting fillers to treat under eye (infraorbital) tear troughs, dark circles, hollows and bags since the early years with the use of the original Zyderm I collagen filler. Today, we fortunately have a number of excellent hyaluronic acid-based fillers for use for this region. Few e...
Thank you for your question. Stylage is hyaluronic acid filler similar to Restylane. However, fillers should be lasting longer a month. You may need more filler to achieve your desired result. Remember there is swelling up to 2 weeks after injection. I recommend getting a second opinion. Best of...
