If you’re wondering what’s behind the amazing under eye filler before and after photos you see online, we’ve covered everything about eye area injectables here. Referred to as a “tear trough treatment,” fillers like hyaluronic acid can be used in the under eye area for an anti-aging effect, adding a more youthful fullness.
For even the most persistent skincare enthusiasts, the under eye area is often the first and most prominent to show early signs of aging. For many, it's also the toughest to effectively treat, too.
Under eye filler treatments are increasingly popular due to the long-lasting nature and minimal downtime when compared to other treatments for the eye area. The process consists of a trained professional injecting substances like hyaluronic acid or alternatives into the under eye area to add volume, as the name of the treatment suggests.
Hyaluronic Acid vs. Alternatives
There’s a critical difference between each of the substances that create the most striking under eye filler before and after results. That’s their respective longevity, despite the fact that no option is permanent.
Hyaluronic acid can last anywhere from nine months up to two years after treatment. Since it is naturally found in our skin, the chance of any adverse reaction is low. Hyaluronic acid can also be “reversed” from the area easily if the results differ from what you had wanted.
Some of the less common but still sensible alternatives include calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and a fat transfer. Each of these alternatives last longer than hyaluronic acid, however, there is a slightly heightened, albeit unlikely, risk and increased difficulty for reversal.
Specifically though, calcium hydroxylapatite can last between one year to 18 months, poly-L-lactic acid may last up to two years, and a fat transfer can last up to three years.
Key Benefits of Under Eye Filler
The under eye filler before and after benefits and progress often goes further than the anticipated reduction of dark circles. Other benefits of fillers include nearly immediate results providing instant gratification, increased confidence, brighter and plumper under-eye areas, and an overall younger look. Additionally, many patients notice a shorter make-up routine with a decreased need for concealer.
Even better? The common side effects of under eye filler, particularly hyaluronic acid, are minimal. Most often, patients will only face minor bruising or swelling for a short time.
What to Expect from Under Eye Filler - Before and After
The under eye filler before and after pictures that we see so frequently are often what convinces us to give the treatment a try. But what about those beauty trendsetters in the photographs? What convinced them to get under eye filler? The likely answer is sufficient research and a realistic understanding of what fillers could do for them.
Dark circles have two common causes: loss of volume and hyperpigmentation. In reality, the stellar under eye filler before and after success stories only occur in one of these two scenarios: loss of volume.
Filler is used specifically to the loss of volume in our under eye area. That means it’s not an option for treating dark circles caused by pigmentation issues. One of our trained professionals is happy to assist in deciding if fillers are the under eye treatment that’s best suited for you.
Ultimately, if you are looking to plump your under eye area and gain a more youthful look, fillers might be a perfect solution. When you’re being treated by the trained professionals at Skin Spa New York, under eye fillers are safe, effective, and provide game-changing results.
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Katie Werbowski
Director of Brand Strategy & Development at Skin Spa New York
