Shhh! Anti-agers that no one but you needs to know about… Will filler fix the dark circles under my eyes?
Q I’m 53 and I notice that the lines under my eyes are getting deeper and my dark circles are becoming more noticeable. Should I get under-eye fillers?
a Traditional tear fillers can fill sunken eyes and make dark circles less noticeable, but they are not suitable for many people.
“If lymphatic drainage around your eyes is poor, fillers or boosters containing hyaluronic acid can cause puffiness,” says oculoplastic surgeon Elizabeth Hawkes (drelizabethhawkes.com).
Ameela Eyes pre-treatment (left) and post-treatment (right). Treatment throughout the country from €350
Beauty expert Inge Van Lotringen warns that while traditional tear fillers can fill sunken eyes and make dark circles less noticeable, they are not suitable for many people
Those with bags under the eyes or severe sagging in the area are also not ideal candidates. A good alternative are injectable polynucleotides – molecules that ensure that the skin regenerates itself.
Hawkes favors the Ameela Eyes brand; treatments nationwide cost from £350. ‘Injecting this skin booster into the eyes rejuvenates them without any distortion or puffing,’ she says. ‘It softens lines and clarifies them [and] restores elasticity.’
The protocol consists of a number of painful injections, which may leave lumps for a few days, or it can be injected through a cannula, which causes less bruising.
Only choose this specialized technique if you visit an eye contour expert. Hawkes charges £1,850 for the minimum two sessions and the consultation. I can confirm that the improvements are noticeable, especially in terms of brightness under the eyes.