Custom assessment for volume-related under-eye hollows and shadows.
Do you get told you look tired even after a good sleep?
Under-eye hollows, shadows, and a dark, sunken appearance can be worsened by aging.
Loss of volume can be the reason for the concern, and in this case, under-eye or tear trough filler can be an option.
Filler is not a fix for every dark circle or eye bag.
At Skinovation Aesthetics in Katy, TX, our priority is to understand the root cause of the concern for every client.
We proudly serve Katy and the Greater Houston area, including Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond, Brookshire, and West Houston.
Patients typically consider treatment for hollow or sunken under-eyes, dark circles, volume loss in the tear troughs, fine or crepey looking skin, and a tired appearance. This concern is important to get addressed, as there are different causes of under-eye darkness and filler treatment may be appropriate for some, but not for all.
The indentation that sits between the lower eyelid and the cheek is referred to as the tear trough.
Some individuals may have tear troughs that are easily seen, whereas some may have a normal appearance and, over time, begin to show more. Hollowness can cast shadows that make the under-eye region look darker.
Factors that may contribute to under-eye hollowing
"Dark circles" is used to describe an appearance and does not indicate a specific medical condition. It is common for patients to have more than one cause, and the relationship of the anatomy can affect the reflection of light.
Some of the causes may be
Injectable fillers may not be the appropriate choice for all of the different causes of dark circles. Other modalities may need to be considered if pigmentation or significant puffiness are the main concerns. Let Skinovation help you figure out if your concern is something like volume, pigment, skin quality, puffiness or a combination of several factors.
Like other dermal fillers, tear trough filler is placed strategically to provide volume and help soften the under-eye area.
This treatment may help to
Filler helps reduce hollowness and improve the transition, but does not remove pigment, erase every line or improve tired eyes.
It may help, but only if the darkness is the result of shadowing from a volume deficit. A hollow under the eye creates shadow. Volume may help reduce the depression, thus reducing the shadow. If the darkness is due to pigmentation, a filler may help, but it will not address the pigmentation.
Hollows are a depression. Eye bags are fullness of the under eye. Some patients may have a combination of the two, but many only have one. Volume should not be added to the under eye if there is a significant degree of fullness, so a careful assessment should be performed.
Fine lines may be the result of laxity and quality of skin, movement, sun exposure, and loss of collagen. Filler will affect overall contouring of the area, but should not be marketed as a solution for treating under-eye wrinkle concerns. If you are mostly concerned with treating fine lines, you may want to consider other treatment options.
Not everyone with dark circles would need filler. For concerns primarily caused by pigmentation, bags, puffiness, skin that has lost elasticity, dynamic wrinkles, or other structural or medical issues, adding filler should be a careful consideration, especially if you have had filler previously.
Good candidacy requires a personalized evaluation. Under-eye hollows do not need to be treated these are voluntary cosmetic enhancements. Tear troughs may be genetic or an alteration associated with aging. The concern is how much you are bothered by the current state of your under-eyes, and whether the projected enhancement is worth the filler, the cost, the upkeep and the risks. Choosing to have no treatment is a reasonable choice.
Rana determines the assessment of the treatment area and anatomy, and then determines whether to recommend filler.
Describe your hollowness, darkness, bags, previous filler, and any other concerns.
List your medical conditions, medications, allergies, prior facial services, filling, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Please list all other relevant information.
Your provider may assess the depth of your tear troughs, skin under the eyes, puffiness and coloration under the eyes, volume of cheeks, amount of filler already in cheeks, and facial balance.
If appropriate, Skinovation will inform you of the product, amount, placement, how improvement will be expected, the associated risks, recovery, other options, and the price.
If appropriate, treatment follows the plan discussed during the consultation. Technique is customized based on the anatomy involved, the product to be injected, and the desired outcome. Due to the anatomy of the under-eye area, thin skin and the presence of important vascular structures, the technique involved is highly specialized. You may feel some temporary discomfort due to pressure and pinching.
You may see a change immediately, but the results may be masked by swelling and bruising you will not see the final results after the first check. Your provider will let you know when this area will be checked again.
Some temporary side effects may include swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness, pain and local irritation. Other complications may occur. There is always some risk involved with any procedure.
In rare cases, fillers can enter through and block a blood vessel, causing tissue damage along with serious ocular complications.
Follow the emergency directions of Skinovation. Get emergency help for altered vision, increased or severe pain, colored skin changes, or any other neurological symptoms. Do not wait for a regular check-up for an emergency symptom.
Less common aftercare recommendations include: don't touch, apply ice if applicable, relax the body, avoid direct exposure to heat, and sleep at an angle if applicable. Follow the instructions of your provider and avoid massaging the area unless instructed.
Some hyaluronic-acid fillers can be removed with the enzyme hyaluronidase. That said, dissolving filler is a medical procedure and does not serve as an instant "undo" for every patient. Prior to treatment, Skinovation must know the product, date of administration, and your concerns about any existing filler.
Correct treatment for the right person can result in decreased hollow appearance, decreased darkness or shadow, a softer eyelid-to-cheek line, and a less tired expression that achieves a more awake look without leaving changes.
Skinovation cites an estimate of under-eye fillers lasting 6 to 9 months, but this should not be considered a guarantee. The duration will fluctuate depending on the specific product used, the technique of application, the recipient's physiology, metabolism and sensitivity. For temporary fillers, the effect wears off with time to maintain results, treatment can be repeated, and the intervals can be prolonged or even stopped. The area should be evaluated again before more filler is added.
Skinovation determines a customized quote based on the assessment of the hollowness and the filler amount needed.
What sets the cost
Do you need tear trough filler or cheek filler? The under-eye and cheek areas are closely linked. Under-eye filler addresses specific hollowness of the tear trough, while cheek filler addresses midface volumization and contouring. You may potentially need both, but not necessarily both areas should be evaluated.
Under-eye filler and Botox address different concerns. Under-eye filler sometimes works on volume-related hollow areas, while Botox and Dysport relax the muscles used in movement, addressing the resulting wrinkles. Filler is not a substitute for Botox, and likewise, Botox will not treat volume loss in the tear trough.
If your primary concerns are skin texture, fine surface lines, dull complexion, or pigmentation, an advanced skin-care treatment may be more beneficial filler addresses certain volume concerns, while skin treatments address a skin-related concern.
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure and is not an alternative to filler. Surgery may be more appropriate when there are eye bags, excess skin, or concerns related to the structure of the eyelid. Not every under-eye issue requires filler.
Skillful technique combined with placement and assessment brings a natural enhancement. Questions about swelling, eye bags, dark circles, and safety will be answered during your consultation, and Skinovation should have no qualms about recommending no fillers when client anatomy or concerns do not merit treatment.
Not every pair of dark circles warrants fillers.
The anatomy of the tear trough and cheek and the overlying skin is evaluated.
The addition of filler is not synonymous with an improved aesthetic outcome.
The aim is to achieve a rested look with no major shifting of the eye.
Patients need to be aware of the pros and cons of the procedure along with risks and options.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
Contact usUnder eye or tear trough fillers are used on select patients using dermal filler to fill the volume deficiency under the eye.
It is a depression that is between the lower eyelid and the cheek.
It can help if the dark circles are due to hollowness and shadowing. It will not help dark circles due to pigmentation.
Probably not. If the bags are significant, it will not be appropriate to add fillers.
It can, but only after the appropriate evaluation.
Yes, but all injected fillers have some risk. The under eye area has to be evaluated carefully and the technique has to be.
Yes, but serious effects are rare. If there are sudden changes in your eyesight, you should seek medical help immediately.
There might be temporary swelling and bruising.
You may see some changes immediately, but the area may look different because of swelling.
About 6 to 9 months, but it can vary.
This varies based on your structure, the degree of hollowness, how much filler you currently have and the filler product of choice.
There may be a brief sting, but it is not painful.
Yes, but this should be evaluated professionally.
Yes, some fillers can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
You should inform Skinovation of the details of your filler procedure including the product used and the date. Let them know your concerns.
This depends on where the volume loss is located, so both areas need to be examined.
Yes, possibly, as these address different concerns.
Not everyone is a candidate. It depends on your personal anatomy, medical and surgical history, medications, previous treatments, etc.
Skinovation gives a price quote based on an individualized treatment plan.
Skinovation Aesthetics has a location and consultation availability at 21777 Merchants Way, Unit 340 B, Katy, TX 77449.
A consultation will be the first appropriate step to explain your concerns and filler options.
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Maybe your under-eyes are hollow. Perhaps you have shadows that make you appear tired. Maybe the under eye area has just changed with time. Or you have bags under your eyes and you just are not sure if filler would be the right choice for you.
At Skinovation Aesthetics, we first look to identify the actual issue.
Your provider will assess your midface and under-eye region, consider your history with fillers, and tell you if fillers can be used, how filler will help, and what the fillers will not be able to do, what the risks are, and what other options you may have.
You will then decide if you want to get treated.
Skinovation Aesthetics
21777 Merchants Way Unit 340 B,
Katy, TX 77449
Katy and the surrounding Greater Houston area including Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond, Brookshire, West Houston and others.
