I am a white female. Almost 22 yrs old. I have always had hollow eyes, but over the past 3 years, they have gotten worse. I had 1cc of Radiesse injections into the tear troughs in March of 2010. The Radiesse didn't even last 3 months. I have heard Radiesse is not recommended for that area anyway. I am considering Restylane at the end of this month. Is that my best option?
Answer: Restylane for lower eyelid hollowness
Restylane can help augment this area but I find less risk of lumpiness when it injected below the muscle rather than immediately under the skin. Many of the patients who are dissatisfied with their results and complain of lumpiness appear to have had Restylane, or Juvederm, injected superficially above the muscle. The thin skin here shows the lumpiness.
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Answer: Restylane for lower eyelid hollowness
Restylane can help augment this area but I find less risk of lumpiness when it injected below the muscle rather than immediately under the skin. Many of the patients who are dissatisfied with their results and complain of lumpiness appear to have had Restylane, or Juvederm, injected superficially above the muscle. The thin skin here shows the lumpiness.
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Answer: Micro-Fat Transfer to Lower Lids For a more permanent correction you might want to consider micro-fat transfer to your cheek/lower lid junction. Fat transfer procedures are performed using a local anesthetic, with or without IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and recommendations of your surgeon. This is highly technique specific so pick someone with extensive experience in this technique.#FatTransferLowerLids#LowerLidfatTransfer
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Answer: Micro-Fat Transfer to Lower Lids For a more permanent correction you might want to consider micro-fat transfer to your cheek/lower lid junction. Fat transfer procedures are performed using a local anesthetic, with or without IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and recommendations of your surgeon. This is highly technique specific so pick someone with extensive experience in this technique.#FatTransferLowerLids#LowerLidfatTransfer
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October 5, 2010
Answer: Best filler for under eye area might be fat
The problem with thin skin and a hollow area under the eyes is that the color of any filler might shown through. Any of the HA fillers such as Restyane or Juvederm can present a bluish color called the Tyndall effect, whereas Radiesse does not, so it may not have been a terrible choice. In my view the best answer is often fat injections, which can be permanent and look very natural if done skillfully.
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October 5, 2010
Answer: Best filler for under eye area might be fat
The problem with thin skin and a hollow area under the eyes is that the color of any filler might shown through. Any of the HA fillers such as Restyane or Juvederm can present a bluish color called the Tyndall effect, whereas Radiesse does not, so it may not have been a terrible choice. In my view the best answer is often fat injections, which can be permanent and look very natural if done skillfully.
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Don't get Radiesse in the under eye area.
I have personal stopped using Radiesse. Some docs like it because it is less expensive than fillers like Perlane. However, the ability to adjust the service either shortly after placement or long after the treatment is only possible with the hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane, Perlane, and Juevederm. For the under eye hollow, Restylane has proven to be an idea filler. However, this service is an art form. Not every injector can handle treatment in this area. Check with the liquidfacelift.com website for a qualified injector who does a lot of these services in your area.
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Don't get Radiesse in the under eye area.
I have personal stopped using Radiesse. Some docs like it because it is less expensive than fillers like Perlane. However, the ability to adjust the service either shortly after placement or long after the treatment is only possible with the hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane, Perlane, and Juevederm. For the under eye hollow, Restylane has proven to be an idea filler. However, this service is an art form. Not every injector can handle treatment in this area. Check with the liquidfacelift.com website for a qualified injector who does a lot of these services in your area.
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Lower eyelid hollows
The Radiesse should have lasted longer! Having said that, Restylane is the best nonsurgical option for lower eyelid hollows for many reasons. The lower eyelid skin is thin and so need to put something there that won't show. Moreover, Restylane is reversible if there are any problems. You are also young to have surgery. Good luck.
Dr T
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October 3, 2010
Answer: Lower eyelid hollows
The Radiesse should have lasted longer! Having said that, Restylane is the best nonsurgical option for lower eyelid hollows for many reasons. The lower eyelid skin is thin and so need to put something there that won't show. Moreover, Restylane is reversible if there are any problems. You are also young to have surgery. Good luck.
Dr T
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