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.
They fill in the hollows under the eyes and integrate with the skin to smooth it out and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and shadows. If you have wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, or bags under the eyes, fillers can help minimize their appearance so that your skin looks more youthful.
Botox and dermal fillers work differently which is why they're best used in specific parts of the face. A filler is great for restoring facial volume under the eyes, while Botox is effective for smoothening the dynamic wrinkles like glabellar lines and crow's feet.
The smoothness of Juvederm makes it better at addressing finer lines and wrinkles in tight facial areas. In contrast, the cohesive nature of Restylane allows it to stay in the place in the injected which makes it ideal for adding volume in specific sunken facial areas.
There's only one FDA-approved dermal filler that is not absorbed by the body. It is made with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) beads suspended in a solution that contains bovine (cow) collagen. PMMA beads are tiny round, smooth, plastic beads.
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.
While both treatments are considered effective, Juvéderm works quicker and lasts longer. Botox can take a few days to take effect and the results wear off after a few months. You will need follow-up treatments to maintain your results, no matter which treatment you choose.
The original Restylane formulation is a great option for treatment in the under eye area, as it can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as restore volume loss with an incredibly natural result. Restylane Lyft is too thick a product for the delicate under eye area.
“Each syringe contains 1ml, which is the equivalent of one-fifth of a teaspoon's worth of volume,” says Zeichner. And while “in some cases it takes more than one syringe to achieve optimal results,” he notes, most patients require only a single syringe to fill the hollows beneath both eyes.
Efficacy: In a recent study, 80 percent of subjects given Restylane injections reported improvement of the upper lip after two weeks. In a study from 2003, 80 percent of subjects who received Botox injections for frown lines said the lines were still reduced to mild or no lines after 30 days .
BOTOX smooths moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles, crow's feet, and frown lines. If you have deeper wrinkles or folds, BOTOX injections may soften the look, or you may need to undergo a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation treatment.
In general, Botox lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment.
The pain of an under-eye filler is usually manageable and lasts for only a few minutes. You'll feel pressure around the eye area which can be unsettling, but the pain itself is minimal.
Fillers can last for a couple of years but vary for every person based on their anatomy and the kind of filler used. On average, you may need to get injections every one to two years to maintain the full effect of the filler.
Most patients with average dark circles need about 1 ml of Restylane® under each eye. However, you may need more or less.
It seems a growing number of patients do prefer Teosyal over Juvederm. A controlled study of the two therapies found both were similar in their treatment processes and delivery of rapid results. But most participants preferred the aesthetic results of the former injectable.
Compared to Botox, dermal fillers are just as effective. More importantly, the results last longer. However, the duration of the effects of dermal fillers still varies mostly on the type of filler. Some may last as long as Botox, while other types of fillers can last for more than a year.
Efficacy: Professional microneedling is considered much more effective than at-home microneedling devices. Microneedling under your eyes can be effectively used to treat scarring, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, or visible veins underneath you eyes.
Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or lips, or inside of the nose. Spread the medicine away from these areas when applying. If it accidentally gets on these areas, wash with water at once. Before applying tretinoin, wash the skin with a mild soap or cleanser and warm water by using the tips of your fingers.
Type 1 collagen is the most abundant in the human body. You can find type 1 collagen in your eyes, skin, tendons, bone, and teeth. Even though it's great for rebuilding your muscles, eyes, bones, and spine, it's famous for minimizing fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin elasticity and hydration.
Botox has the advantage of being around longer, making it a trusted brand. This means that most patients interested in injectables would opt for Botox. However, Xeomin is just as effective at reducing wrinkles in areas like eyebrows, the forehead, and around the eyes.
There is no definite age when you should start BOTOX®—it's more about the state of your skin, and everyone's timeline is different. For wrinkle treatments, it's best to start when you notice forehead lines, frown lines, or crow's feet even when your expression is neutral.