Is Juvederm Effective in Getting Rid of Dark Circles?

Juvederm can help fill in the tear troughs.  However, dark circles usually require more than just filler.  I tend to treat them with lower blepharoplasties, fat injection and a light laser resurfacing.  You can see some results (patients C.M. and T.A.) on my website.

There are many things you can do to treat under eye bags, but a combination approach with nonsurgical treatments would give the most improvement: fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella), lasers (Fraxel/CO2), Renuvion (J-Plasma), microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan peels and stem cells. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat might be the best solution long-term. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to see what is best for you and your goals. Best, Dr. Emer.

Dark circles under the eyes can be due to a number of causes.  Typically, when associated with aging, there is hollow area, the tear trough, that develops a shadowing effect and appears like a dark line.  This hollowed area can be filled with Juvederm or Restylane injectable fillers.  This should be done by an experienced injector.  Too superficial of an injection will lead to a bluish hue under the skin. 

Dark circles may also be caused by thin skin with underlying blood vessels, blood staining of the skin, or allergies.  This cannot be helped with filler injections. 

Fillers like juvederm and restylane can be used to correct a prominent nasojugal groove or tear trough region around the eyes. Care must be taken with these injectables as they can sometimes appear lumpy and make the eyelid area have a prolonged puffy appearance. While I routinely use both fillers, I think the restylane does a little better in that area with less "blue" color effect under the skin there. I hoe this information helps.

You can use hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane to fill in the areas under your eye. By filling an area of hollowness, you can improve the tear trough deformity and help make your eyes look younger. The technique of injecting juvederm under the eyes is not as straightforward as injected around the nasolabial folds, so you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.