If the under-eye filler is done right, it can make your impression more distinct, but if the conditions are not right, it can leave behind discomfort such as swelling, sagging, and sunken eyes.
So what's important is How do you do it? The first thing to do is to determine whether it is a type that I can do.
The following is organized in the following order: when under-eye fillers are not recommended → when they are possible → key criteria for the procedure.
1. Four Types of Eyes for Which Under-Eye Fillers Are Not Recommended
1) When the fat under the eyes protrudes excessively
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Concerns about under-eye bags are largely divided into sunken and protruding types.
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Filler is How to fill in the empty space and achieve balance Therefore, there are significant limitations when a lot of fat protrudes.
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Using fillers for severe protrusion can make the face look heavy and puffy.
🔎 In these cases, moving and organizing fat may be more appropriate, and even if fillers are used, they are only considered to be limited reinforcement with lowered expectations.
2) If the skin under the eyes is very thin and inelastic
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The skin under the eyes is originally thin, but in some cases, its elasticity may decrease significantly due to aging.
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Fillers are like filling thin skin with water, and without support, there is a greater risk of sagging.
Self-Check Tips
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When I gently pulled and released the skin under my eyes
→ If it doesn't come back right away and keeps overlapping, it's a sign of reduced elasticity.
3) If you frequently experience swelling under your eyes every morning (frequent swelling)
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The area under the eyes is an area with slow lymph circulation.
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Hyaluronic acid fillers have the property of attracting moisture. For people who are prone to swelling The swelling may last longer.
⚠️ If you have recurring swelling every day, avoid excessive volume enhancement and take a conservative approach.
4) If you have excessive improvement goals
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The area under the eyes is the most detailed area on the face.
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If you fill in too much at once, awkwardness may appear before naturalness.
Realistic standards
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1st: Approximately 70% improvement
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Final: Finished at 80-90%
→ This range is often the most naturally accepted.
2. When to consider under-eye filler
✔ If you only have sunken under-eye bags
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The type with sunken tear troughs without fat protrusion tends to respond well to fillers.
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If the lines appear to be sunken in when viewed from the side, the impression can be improved with relatively simple reinforcement.
✔ If skin elasticity is maintained
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If it returns to its original position when pulled and released, it is in a condition that can support the filler.
3. Three criteria to consider when getting under-eye filler treatment
1) Type of filler
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For the under-eye area, a dedicated filler that does not absorb water excessively is suitable.
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Products that are too soft may increase the risk of swelling and bruising.
2) Injection layer
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The area under the eyes is a multi-layered structure that goes from skin → fat → muscle → bone.
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If it's too shallow, it'll be see-through, and if it's all in one layer, it'll be bumpy.
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An approach is used that divides reinforcement into several layers depending on the off range.
3) Injection amount
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Requests like “please put in all 1cc” can be dangerous.
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The standard is not capacity, but facial reaction.
General principles
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Tear trough only: approximately 0.5 cc on both sides
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Up to the zygomatic groove: 0.5 to 1 cc range
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Check the response and adjust with two split treatments
4. Side effects of under-eye fillers can appear like this.
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Popping out like a caterpillar: Over-injection in one layer
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Blue reflection: too shallow layer + filler properties
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In these cases, hyaluronic acid fillers are characterized by their ability to be adjusted and decomposed.
If you experience any discomfort, do not endure it and seek advice for adjustment.
Summary | Under-eye filler, just the key points
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❌ Fat protrusion, loss of elasticity, frequent swelling, excessive greed → Be careful
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✔ Focus on turning off + maintaining elasticity → relatively suitable
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🎯 The goal is 80-90% natural improvement
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🔑 Filler is Type, layer, quantity Balance is key
The area under the eyes is not a “heavy filler area”.
It becomes easier to judge if you remember that this is an area where the balance of the face is carefully maintained.
