Is Bellafill good for under eye zone? (Photo)

Hello and thanks for posting.
I don’t think many practitioners avoid Bellafill in the under eye region because they want to maximize profits, rather they are concerned about potential complications if it does not go well. Let me clearly state that the under eye region should only be injected by advanced injectors and this includes injections with reversible HA fillers. The skin is very thin in this region and any contour irregularities will be immediately apparent. 

I have seen excellent results with Bellafill in the under eye region, but in a small percentage of patients have also seen complications that are a challenge to correct. I think the key to using Bellafill in this location is to ensure that the product is placed under the orbicularis oculi muscle directly on periosteum and in small amounts.  For many patients, this approach will not fully correct the volume loss and then an HA filler (Restylane for example) or PDO threads can be layered into the areas of superficial volume loss.

I hope that this information helps and best of luck to you!    

I suggest avoiding any permanent fillers in large quantities under the eyes unless they are done by a very meticulous surgeon using cannulas for injections. However, a combination approach will give the most improvement. Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk), lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer