My nurse injector said I was not a good candidate for under eye filler. I went in to get filler from my nurse injector who does my Botox and she said I was not a good candidate for under the eyes because I have dark circles and puffiness (which I thought was the point of filler under the eyes) she said I needed IPL under the eyes for broken capillaries, which I don't think they are. They are dark circles I’ve has since I was a kid. Am I not a good candidate? Or should I get a second opinion. I left really confused on the reason why people get filler under the eye.
February 12, 2019
Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella); Lasers (Fraxel/CO2/Renuvion); Microneedling/PRP; Peels The issue is that fillers alone will not address the dark circles. A combination of non-invasive, less-downtime options such as fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan peels and stem cells can all help give some improvement. 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.
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February 12, 2019
Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella); Lasers (Fraxel/CO2/Renuvion); Microneedling/PRP; Peels The issue is that fillers alone will not address the dark circles. A combination of non-invasive, less-downtime options such as fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan peels and stem cells can all help give some improvement. 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.
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Candidate For Under Eye Filler Thank you for your question and pictures. You do have puffiness under your eyes, but you also have volume loss in the tear trough area. I do not agree with your Nurse. Some expertly placed filler can help camouflage the puffiness and smooth the transition from the under eye area to the cheek. I can't see your cheeks in the pictures, but I would guess that you may also benefit from some filler to the cheeks. Milia is very common under the eyes and is not a contraindication for filler injections. IPL will be useless for you. I would recommend you see a more experienced physician injector for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.
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February 7, 2019
Answer: Candidate For Under Eye Filler Thank you for your question and pictures. You do have puffiness under your eyes, but you also have volume loss in the tear trough area. I do not agree with your Nurse. Some expertly placed filler can help camouflage the puffiness and smooth the transition from the under eye area to the cheek. I can't see your cheeks in the pictures, but I would guess that you may also benefit from some filler to the cheeks. Milia is very common under the eyes and is not a contraindication for filler injections. IPL will be useless for you. I would recommend you see a more experienced physician injector for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.
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