would a half a syringe fix my under eye hollows? (photo)

Hi baileysmith123,I think 1 syringe with 1/2 placed on each side will be helpful, and maybe even ideal.  The eye hollows/dark circles often are more accentuated when looking upwards, so it may be not as bad as you the photo you posted.If you look even better when you are swollen after the procedure, than your final result, then you probably need more to reach your ideal result.  Some patients who are very worried that some people will find out that they had something done, for fear of being labeled vain, will have their lower eyelid filler performed incrementally.  I prefer Restylane, which in my experience lasts 12-18 months before patients are looking to have a touch up.  So if you had one syringe performed initially, then wait 6-12 months before you could afford more, most of the original filler will still be there and you can build upon the prior result.One of my patients posted an unsolicited review of her lower eyelid filler experience with photos.  She is also young and on a budget, so I tried to use as little filler as possible.  In her first session I used 1.5 cc's which is 1 and a half syringes.  When I finished filling with only half of the first syringe, she felt she still needed more, so I continued to .75 cc's on the worse side.  Then we knew I would use the remaining 0.25 along with another 0.5 cc's so she could have an equal amount on both sides.  If she was happy with 0.5 cc's, then 1 syringe would have been enough for her.  I hope this helps.  Good luck on your cosmetic journey.Best,Dr. YangP.S. If you find my answers or other doctors answers to questions are helpful, please +1 those answers to push up the better answers to the top, which helps others who read the same post, get to the more helpful answers first.P.P.S. There is a new feature on Realself, which is the "Follow" button. It is similar to the "Like" button on Facebook. If you like my response or any of the doctor responses while you research on Realself, you should "Follow" them. You will get email updates, when the doctors you follow post any new answers to questions, post new photos, or have any new reviews.

Honestly, it is impossible to say without seeing you in person. My best advise would be for you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss. Let him or her know about your financial situation, but it's not worth doing something half way. However, keep in mind that fillers only last about 6-9 months.My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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You should not be so concerned with the syringe amount but more so who is injecting this area, with what fillers and if they combine with lasers and microneedling to get even more improvement.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hi Bailey. Even though the photo is good, it's hard to tell how much product you would need.  Normally, 1 CC is the starting point and patients may require another visit and another CC to finish the project.  We prefer Restylane for this area because the consistency of the product is right for the job.To see examples of before and after photos for other Los Angeles patients that have had the injections at our office, click on the link below.  

 Listen, without a physical examination, it is hard to know precisely what you need.  They key is decide what you budget and live by it.  However, you also need to be realistic.  This is a fussy service.  Some unknown technician in a salon illegally injecting hyaluronic acid fillers for dirt cheap is not likely to do the service you need.  Unfortunately you need the best injector for a great result from whatever product you get.  For that you will pay more money because top injectors charge more.  It is better to save your money than to get a bad service.

Although your photo can't give a good representation of the extent of the issue, I doubt that a single syringe of filler will do the job you're looking for.  Don't do things half-way - consult with a board-certified expert with lots of filler experience, hear what they have to say, and make a decision as to how badly you want it corrected.  Quality is worth it...a poorly done job that is cheap will end up costing you more money (and heartache) in the long run.

Although the picture helps, it is still hard to tell what you will need. However, for someone with "very deep under eye hollows," it almost always requires at least 1 full syringe per side and, frequently, two per side. Additionally, the best filler for this is Juvederm Voluma placed below the bag to prop up the cheek and reduce the hollow and it is about twice as expensive as other fillers. Since the other fillers are inappropriate for this area, treating this area may be inappropriate for someone on a tight budget. (See PlasticSurgeryToday.com/non-surgical/todays-liquid-lift-wrinkle-and-contour-correction/)