have you had under eye filler?

[Anonymous]

I have an appointment for tear trough (under eye) filler tomorrow.
I'm 47 and have shadows/hollowing under my eyes. It's really noticeable on Zoom (which is where I spend all my days).


If you had under eye filler done in your 40s, were you happy?
Could you notice a difference?

[Anonymous]

I've had it done 3 times. I could tell a huge difference.

[Anonymous]

Yes, big difference. I did it for my fine lines directly under my eyes-- the tear trough. But it helped tremendously, better than any concealer, for my congenital undereye circles.

[Anonymous]

OP, I had it done. LOVE it. Major difference and it's still brand new (generally takes about 10 days to completely settle).
I had drastic circles under eyes on my Zoom camera each day. Gone.
I don't know if other people will notice but I do.

[Anonymous]

I also loved it! I had DEEP hollows and did a single syringe and HUGE difference. Now I’m planning a 2nd syringe for full correction

Ask for numbing cream first

[Anonymous]

Yes, big difference for me too. My problem is I think I metabolize it quickly and it doesn’t last as long as I wish. Also, because you swell, it takes a few weeks to know if it was enough. I recently had to go back for additional filler because my hallows were still pretty apparent after the swelling subsided. But now it seems to be the right amount. Better to start off conservative and add more if needed, but also not cheap of course… I sometimes wonder if fat transfer is more cost effective.

[Anonymous]

I think I need this! I keep kidding myself with that concealer.

Can you share some more details? How much approx should this cost? ( I'll need to start saving up!)

Is it a one-time shot that lasts a few months?
Do you bruise?

TIA!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I need this! I keep kidding myself with that concealer.

Can you share some more details? How much approx should this cost? ( I'll need to start saving up!)

Is it a one-time shot that lasts a few months?
Do you bruise?

TIA!

I get a little filler in a couple of other areas too, so I forget exactly how much just the tear trough is. Either $600 or $900-- I know, big range! Maybe it's that the filler is $600/syringe and she ends up using like 1.5 of them. But definitely no more than $1000.

For me, it actually lasts about 10-11 months-- actually, meaning it's approximately as good as new for that long. But some hangs on even past that-- I know because I wouldn't get it done during the bulk of COVID-- I think it ended up being 15-16 months for me. And there was still a little left even then. I think it's supposed to last 9-12. It doesn't wear off as fast as Botox.

It's not exactly a "one-time shot" because it's not exactly a shot. They inject a filler and kinda... mold it in there. But I guess you could say it's two injections at one appointment (one per undereye, obviously)-- could be just one syringe, though. So not one shot, but one appointment gives you the max/optimal results-- not a series, like laser or whatever. The nice thing is that, unlike Botox, the effect is immediate. You walk out of the appointment with full results-- a few dots of blood/etc. and possibly a little swelling notwithstanding.

I maybe bruise a tiny bit? But I don't look like I have two black eyes or anything.

To answer another couple of common questions:

I hear it takes a lot of skill to work under the eye and not mess it up, and my nurse injector (RN) is very skilled, so maybe I got lucky. No problems, great-looking every time.

I think you do have to be a bit careful if you get puffiness under your eyes normally, which I don't do much except right upon waking. Some fillers (all?) are hydrophilic, and draw water to the site. I never had this issue.

It does hurt, but it's more really weird-feeling. She gives me numbing cream beforehand, and it's okay... it's just that you hear it kinda crunching in, not like Botox. Maybe because the cannula is bigger and actual... "stuff" is going in? And it takes longer because they are pushing in the "stuff" (filler) and sort of molding it. So it's a bit of an art. Not long, a minute or two, but not a quick shot.

Relatedly, the spot where they inject, and where the needle/cannula has been, is accordingly a little bigger than it is for a smaller vaccine or Botox needle. That causes a red dot/hole (can be concealed) for a week or something, probably around your cheekbone where they go in... it's just a little odd, honestly, still very small, but like... The size of a period in 18-point font instead of 9-point font, IDK.

[Anonymous]

I paid $750.
I've had it twice; the first time lasted about 2 years.
I get some bruising but it goes away in 3-5 days and can be covered in concealer in the meantime.

[Anonymous]

Thank you to 23:05 for taking the time to write all that out.
That is totally helpful and you have given me hope!

[Anonymous]

I had terrible eye bags -- one side was a lot worse than the other. I did fillers and I looked like a brand new person. I looked younger, more rested - it was wonderful. I did have bruising for about 13 days. Also, I was really disappointed at first because I thought I made a big mistake but after about 2 weeks.... I loved it. Worth every penny.

[Anonymous]

I just got it. Just a third of a syringe. I dont have much hollowness so it was the right amount and looks good

[Anonymous]

There are a lot of recommendations for avoiding bruising (avoid fish in advance and other random tips). My doctor gave us a worksheet, but I’m sure dr. Google has tips too.

My mother (70’s) has been doing it. It’s disgusting to watch, but it does wonders for her face. She looks so much younger with the filler. I’m tempted, but i was paranoid that it might make for more wrinkles later. Any thoughts on this? Like would i be stretching out that skin or adding weight to a place that will sag later?

[Anonymous]

Any recommendations for doctors that do good work? I know this is a sensitive area so want it done by someone qualified.

[Anonymous]

Recommendations for a good person to do this in Northern Virginia?