I want to get under eye filler but most places just say the age limit is 21. What can I do to be able to get this done now?

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I’m an 18 yr old girl ever since I was young i always had this really bad darkness and discoloration around my eyes only. It’s been my biggest insecurity and have been hiding it with makeup ever since like 6th grade. I’ve noticed more now it’s like I have an indent to make circles and in that circle area it’s really dark. It’s as if I have dark circles without the baggy undereye but a noticeable indent like lack of volume there. I want more than anything to get it done what can I do?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are other ways that you can possibly address discoloration under the eyes.  I encourage you to begin by visiting with an experienced aesthetician for an evaluation.  You may find that fillers are recommended for you but that other products or treatments would give the results you are wanting.  We always recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

Thomas Spalla, MD · Answer

The issue with having fillers at a younger age is that the FDA hasn't approved their usage for patients under 22 years of age. That doesn't mean that it isn't done though. Many fillers are used in patients under 22 years of age. The injector and patient just have to be comfortable with this "off-label" indication. Many fillers and neurotoxins are actually used for off-label purposes and sites. A thorough discussion of the risks of benefits of this must be had. Your injector is simply worried about legal ramifications should there be a complication given that the FDA has not approved the filler for your current age.

Regarding dark skin under the eyes, this can often be improved with treatments aimed at pigment reduction. You may wish to try this first.

If volume loss is truly present, consult with other injectors who may feel comfortable performing these in someone under 22 years of age.

Jacquelline Leva, DO · Answer

If it's just dark circles that you have then I would look at skin tightening agents that can sometimes help with taking away the tired look in the eyes. If you have followers I would be interested to see how your cheeks play a role in worsening the hollowness in under eye. So as regards to being to young most of the studies are done on pts 21 and older that's not to say you are not a candidate for mild dermal fillers

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It would’ve been very nice if you had submitted some photographs of yourself. Nonetheless, flat or hollow lower eyelids are usually hereditary, and are passed on from the father’s side of the family. The best way is NOT to have any fillers injected in this area as it almost always results in problems. The best way to treat this area is with the use of your own fat. When fat grafting is done by an expert fat grafting, Plastic surgeon, the results are natural and practically permanent. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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