Under Eyes Filler

In Luxora We Fill Under Your Eyes With The Help Of a Filler. This Way You Get a Rested And Relaxed Look.

What are eye fillers?

Eye fillers are used to lighten the tear trough, or under-eye area. They make that area look plumper and brighter. And reducing under-eye shadows can make you look well rested.
There are several different types of eye filler treatments. It’s important to note that no filler is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the under-eye area.

However, there are some that are routinely used off-label. These include:

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by the body. Hyaluronic acid fillers are made from a synthetic gel that mimics the body’s natural substance. Popular brand names include:

  • Restylane
  • Belotero
  • Juvederm

Hyaluronic acid fillers have been shown to support collagen production in the skin. Lidocaine, an anesthetic that helps numb the area, is an ingredient added to some types of hyaluronic fillers.
Since they’re transparent, easy to smooth, and less likely to clump, hyaluronic acid fillers are the most common filler type used in the under-eye area. Hyaluronic acid provides the shortest result of all the fillers but is considered by some practitioners to provide the most natural look.

Poly-L-lactic acid

Poly-L-lactic acid is a biocompatible, synthetic material that may be injected via a process called linear threading.
This substance significantly invigorates collagen production. It’s marketed under the brand name Sculptra Aesthetic.

Calcium hydroxylapatite

This biocompatible dermal filler is made from phosphate and calcium. It’s able to stimulate collagen production in the skin and helps support and sustain connective tissue, adding volume to the area. Calcium hydroxylapatite is thicker than hyaluronic acid. It’s often diluted with an anesthetic before injection.
Some practitioners shy away from using this filler for concern that the area under the eye will become overly white in color. Others site a concern that nodules may form under the eye. Calcium hydroxylapatite is marketed under the brand name Radiesse. Fat transfer (fat grafting, microlipoinjection, or autologous fat transfer) If you have a deep tear trough where your lower lid and cheek meet, your provider may recommend using an injection of your body’s own fat to build up the area.
The fat is usually taken from the:

  • abdomen
  • hip
  • buttocks
  • thigh

What’s the procedure like?

After a consultation with a trained provider where you discuss pricing, cost, and your desired results, you’ll schedule an appointment for a filler injection.

Procedure

Here’s a general breakdown of the procedure:

  1. Your doctor will mark the area where the injection will take place and sterilize it with cleansing fluid.
  2. They’ll apply a numbing cream to the area and will let it absorb into the skin for a few minutes.
  3. Your doctor will use a small needle to pierce the skin. In some instances, they’ll inject the filler into the area through the needle. In other instances, a blunt-edged cannula containing the filler will be inserted into the hole made by the needle.
  4. One or more injections will be required under each eye. If linear threading is done, your doctor will inject a tunnel of filler into the site as the needle is slowly withdrawn.
  5. Your doctor will smooth the filler into place.

If you’re having a fat transfer, you’ll first undergo liposuction under general anesthesia.
Many people feel virtually no pain during an eye filler procedure. Some report feeling a slight prick. There’ll be a feeling of pressure or inflation as the filler is injected.
Although the injection needle isn’t inserted right next to the eye, it can be psychologically uncomfortable to feel a needle coming that close to your eye.
The entire procedure lasts from 5 to 20 minutes.

Recovery

In general, this is what you can expect during recovery:

  • After the procedure, your doctor will give you an ice pack to apply to the area.
  • You may see some redness, bruising, or swelling afterward, but in most instances these side effects will be short-lived.
  • Your doctor will recommend a follow-up appointment in a few days to assess the area and to determine whether an additional injection of filler is needed.
  • Several injections over a period of weeks or months may be recommended.
  • Unlike synthetic fillers, if you have fat grafting done, you can anticipate a 2-week downtime period.

Results

Fillers absorb back into the body over time. They don’t provide permanent results. Here’s how long each filler will last:

  • Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last anywhere from 9 months to 1 year.
  • Calcium hydroxylapatite typically lasts from 12 to 18 months.
  • Poly-L-lactic acid can last as long as 2 years.
  • A fat transfer may last as long as 3 years.