Do Under Eye Fillers Stop Aging?

Under-eye fillers are an effective way to reduce signs of aging and tiredness in the area. Learn how they work and how they can help you look younger.

Do Under Eye Fillers Stop Aging?

Under-eye fillers are an effective way to reduce signs of aging and tiredness in the area. They fill in the gaps under the eyes and integrate with the skin to soften it and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and shadows. If you have wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, or bags under your eyes, fillers can help minimize their appearance so that your skin looks younger. Dermal fillers provide instant results and can last up to two years. An experienced medical provider will ensure that the fillers deliver the desired results while preserving the patient's natural appearance.

Dermal fillers replace the volume loss that occurs as part of the natural aging process. The area closest to the lines under the eyes is the “tear canal”, as shown in the image below. Tear canal treatment is complicated and should only be done by experienced injectors. Oculoplastic surgeons can treat the immediate area under the eyes with dermal fillers, but this is an expert procedure and not something we perform at Cityskin. Hu explains, where they could inject a different type of filler into the cheek area to try to lower the shadow from that angle instead of, or in addition to, the under-eye filler.

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that naturally breaks down hyaluronic acid in the body and can be injected into the filler injection area to dissolve hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid gel fillers are also reversible, giving many first-time filler users peace of mind. BOTOX and dermal fillers work well together to provide patients with general facial rejuvenation treatment. In addition, because under-eye fillers are generally injected deeper under the skin compared to fillers elsewhere on the face, they tend to last longer, according to Dr. Aesthetic fillers can be used for temporary facial contouring, treating hollow areas around the eyes, and filling the lips.

Fillers that have a thinner consistency are best for treating fine lines, while thicker consistency fillers can fill in deeper wrinkles and lift gaps under the eyes or around the eyelid and brow area.