I'm wondering about the current line of thinking about the use of Bellafill under the eyes for dark circles. I see some doctors here not recommending it be used there, although some of those remarks are a couple years old.
Answer: Artefill/Bellafill under eyes I would not recommend using Bellafill (formerly Artefill) under the eyes. My preference is to only use one of the hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Restylane) under the eyes. Because the skin of the under eye are is so thin, sometimes a visible irregularity can develop when filling the area and I find the hyaluronic acid fillers to be the least likely to cause any issue. Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be dissolved, if needed, unlike the other fillers.
Helpful 3 people found this helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Artefill/Bellafill under eyes I would not recommend using Bellafill (formerly Artefill) under the eyes. My preference is to only use one of the hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Restylane) under the eyes. Because the skin of the under eye are is so thin, sometimes a visible irregularity can develop when filling the area and I find the hyaluronic acid fillers to be the least likely to cause any issue. Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be dissolved, if needed, unlike the other fillers.
Helpful 3 people found this helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Bellafill around the eyes Bellafill is a long lasting filler that is great in many areas of the face. It can be used in tear troughs and around the eyes but you have to go to someone who uses fillers in high volume and uses Bellafill in that area. Best thing is to be conservative and do a little at a time in this area. HAs are still preferred in most patients however sooo many patients have issues with chronic swelling or lumpiness around the eye area and have turned to bellafill as an option. Fillers around the eyes should not be injected with a needle because of the risk of blindness and cannulas are preferred for injection.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW Answer: Bellafill around the eyes Bellafill is a long lasting filler that is great in many areas of the face. It can be used in tear troughs and around the eyes but you have to go to someone who uses fillers in high volume and uses Bellafill in that area. Best thing is to be conservative and do a little at a time in this area. HAs are still preferred in most patients however sooo many patients have issues with chronic swelling or lumpiness around the eye area and have turned to bellafill as an option. Fillers around the eyes should not be injected with a needle because of the risk of blindness and cannulas are preferred for injection.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
September 27, 2016
Answer: Bellafill vs. other fillers in the under-eye area Thank you for the great question. I do NOT recommend placement of Bellafill in this area. I use exclusively hyaluronic acid (HA) products in this area -- mostly Restylane and Belotero. If you are looking for a longer-lasting alternative for the tear troughs, I would recommend structural fat grafting. This is a minor surgery with a short recovery. Bellafill is fantastic for areas of the face with thicker skin -- the cheeks and nasolabial folds -- and even along the jawline.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW September 27, 2016
Answer: Bellafill vs. other fillers in the under-eye area Thank you for the great question. I do NOT recommend placement of Bellafill in this area. I use exclusively hyaluronic acid (HA) products in this area -- mostly Restylane and Belotero. If you are looking for a longer-lasting alternative for the tear troughs, I would recommend structural fat grafting. This is a minor surgery with a short recovery. Bellafill is fantastic for areas of the face with thicker skin -- the cheeks and nasolabial folds -- and even along the jawline.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
August 28, 2016
Answer: BellaFill This is a technically difficult area to inject. I would suggest a "dilute" BellaFill (mixed 1:1 with lidocaine) placed just on top of the orbital rim. Inject no more than 0.5cc of dilute BellaFill for each eyelid and then touch up if more volume wanted. Be very careful to only use an injector experienced with BellaFill.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW August 28, 2016
Answer: BellaFill This is a technically difficult area to inject. I would suggest a "dilute" BellaFill (mixed 1:1 with lidocaine) placed just on top of the orbital rim. Inject no more than 0.5cc of dilute BellaFill for each eyelid and then touch up if more volume wanted. Be very careful to only use an injector experienced with BellaFill.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
January 29, 2016
Answer: Bellafill in Tear Troughs I use fat, Bellafill and hyaluronic acids under the eye. Although the HA do attract water and have the possibility of a Tindall Effect that has not been a major problem for me. This may be because I place my filler very deep, just over the bone, which gives a very natural result. It is a great choice for a patient who wants to "try out" the filler. Fat is great because it is permenant but a little more involved to get with a little more down time. Bellafill has been a great office option for my patints as well.
Helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW January 29, 2016
Answer: Bellafill in Tear Troughs I use fat, Bellafill and hyaluronic acids under the eye. Although the HA do attract water and have the possibility of a Tindall Effect that has not been a major problem for me. This may be because I place my filler very deep, just over the bone, which gives a very natural result. It is a great choice for a patient who wants to "try out" the filler. Fat is great because it is permenant but a little more involved to get with a little more down time. Bellafill has been a great office option for my patints as well.
Helpful
Book a consultation
CONTACT NOW
February 1, 2019
Answer: Bellafill complications around the eyes Our office is a regional referral center for filler complications and we continue to see longterm complications from fillers, including Artefill and Bellafill. We do not recommend the filler around the eyes. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW February 1, 2019
Answer: Bellafill complications around the eyes Our office is a regional referral center for filler complications and we continue to see longterm complications from fillers, including Artefill and Bellafill. We do not recommend the filler around the eyes. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Book a virtual consultation
CONTACT NOW
