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Are There Any Non-surgical Ways to Fix Under Eye Hollows?

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antistarJan 4, 2011

I have really deep hallows under my eyes, which is causing me to look tired and like I have dark circles. I already consulted a plastic surgeon who said I don't actually have darkness underneath my eyes, it's just that the skin under them is sunken in and the lights in a room causes darkness. When I take a picture with flash or look in a mirror in sunlight, I don't have any darkness. Because I'm 15, I can't have any cosmetic procedures. What else can I do?

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Dr. Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
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Dr. Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
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Answered on Dec 1, 2015
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Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
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Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
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Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
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Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Dec 30, 2015
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Dec 13, 2015
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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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Dr. Nelson Lee Novick, MD
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Dr. Nelson Lee Novick, MD
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Dr. Carey Nease, MD
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Dr. Carey Nease, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 14, 2015
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Dr. Richard W. Westreich, MD
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Dr. Richard W. Westreich, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 159 Reviews
Answered on Jan 11, 2011
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Dr. Frank Agullo, MD
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Dr. Frank Agullo, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 9, 2011
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Dr. Michael J. Weinberg, MD
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Dr. Michael J. Weinberg, MD
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 6, 2011
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