Do I have sunken eyes? I’m 25 (Photo)

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Not sure if the “hollowness” I have under my eyes is genetic or caused by low body fat 17-20% Any answer would be great.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fillers like Belotero, Volbella, and Restylane Silk are good for improving under the eyes, but keep in mind that a combination approach will give the most improvement. My patients try to get non-surgical treatments to avoid surgery, so we use fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP and stem cells. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for you. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, you do have some hollowness under the eyes which can be genetic. Under eye hollows can be permanently corrected with surgery or temporarily camouflaged with fillers.There are great non-surgical options to fill in under eye depressions and hollowness. Using dermal fillers, a liquid eye-lift can be performed. A dermal filler such as Restylane would be placed in the cheek and tear trough to hide the depression or bag underneath your eye.
Surgery would require a fat-repositioning lower lid blepharoplasty. In this surgical procedure, fat from the eye area is moved into the tear trough depression filling the actual depression. Cost will vary and can be discussed at your consultation.
I hope this helps!

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hi, your lower eyelids do appear to be slightly hollow but this may be your normal anatomic disposition. Also, your left eye appears to be slightly lower on your face than the right eye. Mild facial asymmetry such as that is very often within normal limits.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Limejuice,Losing volume is normal as a person ages or has a lot of unprotected sun exposure. Undereye hollows in young adults can be due to genetics.Losing weight or having low body fat may add to the gaunt look.Unfortunately, once you have undereye hollows, no amount of topicals can replace lost fat or collagen. The best option is still fillers such as Restylane Refyne - if surgery is out of the question.
All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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