Is it possible that HA filler around eye region results can last for 6-10 years due to scar tissue and other reasons?

Question

I am looking at getting HA filler above and below my eyes to reposition my eye and look younger. A plastic surgeon I recently met with claimed that once the HA filler dissipates, the results will mostly remain in place for 6-10 years because of the scar tissue created and collagen that fills in the void. Is this true or mostly true, or does the improvement in appearance mostly disappear after 12-24 months?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Though some patients get a little more or less longevity from filler treatments, most last 1 to 2 years depending on the filler selected.  HA filler effects lasting 6-10 years sounds great, but is not likely.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Hyaluronic acid fillers do not in any way create collagen or scar tissue in the area where they have been injected. What happens is that the body breaks down the filler differently in the lower eyelid area unlike elsewhere. It is the filler itself that can last indefinitely in great many people, but that comes with a warning. Because of the thinness of the tissues near the eye the filler it tends to shift towards the nose creating a bag like appearance which is very difficult to get rid of unless an intervention is performed. It is My strong feeling over the last 26 years of using such fillers thant hyaluronic acid fillers should not be used on the lower eyelid area in absolutely anyone. Instead, fat grafting should be performed as it produces natural and permanent results. Fat grafting can be used anywhere on the face and body with an incredible amount of safety and excellent and reproducible results. I hope this helps and good luck from your city plastic surgery

Is it possible that HA filler around eye region results can last for 6-10 years due to scar tissue and other reasons?

Answers (2)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is it possible that HA filler around eye region results can last for 6-10 years due to scar tissue and other reasons?

Answers (2)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.