Medspa Dermal Filler Treatments for Under Your Eyes

Medspas are becoming increasingly popular with both men and women alike, especially for those wanting a dermal filler treatment. With the ever-increasing quest to hold on to a more youthful appearance, especially under the eyes, these fillers are more popular than ever. For those who may be unfamiliar with the concept, the following helps explain the different types and appropriate applications.

What are dermal fillers and what do they do?

A dermal filler is a substance that can fill in and smooth minor or major imperfections in the skin through the injection of a viscous substance that may be either a standalone solution or something that works over time to achieve peak performance. Most people have heard of silicone lip and under-eye plumpers. The various dermal filler options are basically other forms that can do the same thing:

• Hyaluronic acid – (includes Restylane and Juvaderm) for acne or burn scars, crows feet, frown and worry lines, and lip borders
• Calcium hydroxylapatite – (includes Radiesse) for improving facial wasting, enhancing facial contours and easing frown lines and marionette lines
• Polylactic acid – (includes Sculptra) for thin lips and nasal folds and easing laugh lines
• Polyalkylimide – (includes Aquamid) for plumping under eyes, thin lips and deep wrinkles, enhancing cheekbones and helping with facial volume loss
• Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA) – (includes Bellafil) for deep wrinkles and pitted scars, or as permanent surgical implants instead of collagen
• Fat injections – for filling creases, enhancing facial fullness and plumping under the eyes

One can see that each of the fillers has a different composition and is better for certain applications than others. There may be drawbacks to using certain ones that a different choice would solve. For instance, PMMA is designed to be used for larger or deeper areas and may actually be seen through the skin if used for smaller fixes, so there may be a better choice for fine lines.

Additionally, these fillers vary in their effectiveness and longevity. Some may be soft enough as to feel unnoticeable, whereas others may have a stiff, rigid or firm feel.

How are dermal filler treatments done and who can do them?

All of the fillers listed above are given by injection, with a few differences. The PMMA microspheres are designed to be placed in the subcutaneous layer by tunneling or threading, which may not be the best choice under the eyes. On the other hand, fat injections are derived by taking donor fat from a well-padded area on the body such as the buttocks. It is then injected under the eye or in other areas that need plumping.

As far as who can administer filler treatments, a physician oversees all of the different types. State regulations may require that the physician also performs any treatments that require an injection.

What takes place during the procedure?

Before the procedure, your physician may apply a topical anesthetic, reducing the likelihood of pain during the procedure. If you receive injections, the doctor uses several needles filled with small volumes of the filler. You may hear a popping noise during the injections.

If your doctor uses a cannula, an alternate approach, you only need a single injection of this more rigid material. The cannula has a lower likelihood of damaging blood vessels.

You may have some swelling and bruising after the procedure is over. These side effects can peak within a couple of days following treatment. Many people go back to their regular activities right away.

How long will the dermal filler last?

Some dermal fillers last for five months, while others last up to five years or more. Undereye treatments last an average of 12-18 months. The longevity depends on the fillers the physician injects, where it is used on your face, and how quickly your body metabolizes the material.

The fillers degrade during the first few months after injection. However, they absorb water, so you still see the procedure's results.
Most people notice a decrease in volume around the treatment's midpoint. Your physician may advise a touch-up procedure to make your results last longer.

Are there other side effects?

Most doctors consider the undereye area to be one of the safer places to treat. As with any injection, however, side effects are possible, including complications if the filler is accidentally injected into a blood vessel.

Conclusion

If other methods fail to produce the desired effect under the eyes, a dermal filler may be the answer. Check your local medspa to see which of these are available and whether you may be a candidate.

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