Will PRP help me with my under-eye area or can only filler help? (photo)

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I am wondering if PRP/PRF will help me with my under-eye area. They do have some hollowing, however I would prefer to do something natural under my eyes. I also don’t want to waste money on a procedure that won’t correct what I want. I have included a picture (sorry for my red eyes.) what do you think the best option for me is? Also, is there a different between getting PRP injections versus microneedling?

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

If you want the hollowing to improve PRP/PRF will certainly help long term but if you want immediate results as far as filling the under eye area I would suggest a filler like belotero. PRF is much thicker than PRP and it can sub as a filler for 3-6 months. Fat transfer to the area may also be a long term solution, assuming long term viable fat can be harvested using advanced technologies such as Beautifill.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @reez05965! PRP which stands for Platelet Rich Plasma is a natural and non-surgical solution to treat under eye circles and bags. PRP is highly effective for restoring sunken eyes.  Generally, two vials of blood will be collected from the patient and placed into a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components. The plasma contains the valuable collagen and growth factors from the rest of the blood's components. The plasma is then drawn up into a syringe and injected in the tear trough area. Typically, 3-6 sessions is adequate for optimal results. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

At home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules) should be started now. There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat will such as lower eyelid blepharoplasty with or without fat pad repositioning will be the best long term. There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles without surgery. Non invasive less downtime options such as fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella​), lasers (Moxi/Halo/Fraxel/CO2​), Renuvion (J-Plasma), microneedling/PRP, stem cells and microneedling RF like Fractora PiXel8 or Morpheus can all help give some improvement. Accutite can often be used or stronger lasers like erbium or co2 spot treatment can tighten the skin and give very quick improvement in wrinkles and texture. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat might be the best solution long-term. I suggest you get a formal consultation to see what is best for you and your goals. Best, Dr. Emer.

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