Does drinking coffee or caffeine drinks have any long term effects on fillers under the eyes?

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To be honest I feel that whenever I drink coffee even though it is one small cup, I feel that it removes the glow and even some of the volume I get from the fillers. This is kind of heartbreaking because I love coffee. So my question is does it in reality cause the fillers to quickly get absorbed, and what are your opinions as doctors on this issue? I appreciate all honest answers. Thank you!

James R. Koehler, MD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. While coffee shouldn’t directly affect the absorption rate of fillers or your results, it can have separate effects on your skin. Caffeine consumption can cause dehydration, which can make the skin appear less voluminous and even a little “sunken in,” especially in areas like under your eyes, where the skin is thinner. When drinking coffee, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water as well.

If you still have concerns about your filler results, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your provider. Hope this helps.

If you still have concerns about your filler results, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your provider. Hope this helps.

Complexion - Nashville · Answer

Hi!  Thanks for your question!  There has not been any scientific evidence of coffee or caffeine specifically interfering with filler.  However, most likely, a hyaluronic acid filler (Juvederm, Restylane, Versa, etc.) was placed under your eye.  This type of filler draws in water and therefore, it could be possible that if you are dehydrated, the area treated with filler does not look as "plump" as normal.

Austin Cosmetic Surgery · Answer

I wouldn’t say the filler is being broken down faster by you consuming caffeine. It probably has more to do with the fact that caffeine is a natural diuretic (makes you pee more thus can dehydrate you) and vasoconstrictor that is pulling some of the hydration out of your skin thus making the filler not look as full. Hyaluronic acid filler used under the eyes holds water in the skin and keeps it hydrated, drinking caffeine and not consuming enough water to counteract its caffeine could make you lose the “glow” or hydrated plump look of the filler. Caffeine is also used in several eye creams to help reduce inflammation/fluid that causes puffy under eyes and thus reduces the appearance of bags.

Kathryn Clayton NP-BC
Austin Cosmetic Surgery

Kathryn Clayton NP-BC
Austin Cosmetic Surgery

Vitality Natural Wellness and Medspa - Mansfield · Answer

I would not know why coffee would decrease the look of filler for you. Although coffee does increase metabolism which can inadvertently cause your body to metabolism filler more quickly.

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi shaista000,To my knowledge, there is no known evidence that caffeine (or coffee) has any effect on fillers.

Does drinking coffee or caffeine drinks have any long term effects on fillers under the eyes?

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