What is dark circles filling, benefits and contraindications

Dark circles are one of the main complaints in dermatology clinics. Currently, there are effective procedures to treat them, such as filling in dark circles. Do you want to solve all your doubts about the technique? Follow, below, the information provided by the doctor Flávia Piza (CRM 103499/SP).

What is dark circle filler?

Flávia explains that filling in the dark circles “is a technique that uses the injection of a hyaluronic acid gel to smooth out deep dark circles. That is, those in which there is a depression in the lower eyelid region.”

Benefits of filling in dark circles

The doctor listed the main benefits of the technique that treats dark circles. Check it out below:

• Rejuvenation of the look;
• Improves the appearance of tiredness and sadness;
• Smoothes the appearance of deep dark circles;
• There may be lightening of the dark circles, due to the expansion of the skin;
• beautification.

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the procedure is minimally invasive and the results are visible in a short time.

Types of under eye fillers

Learn about the three main types of dark circles fillers and how the techniques are performed:

Filling with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most used products in fillers, as it is a natural component of human skin, consisting of N-acetylglucosamine and glucuronic acid, in addition to being extremely safe. The procedure is simple and performed under topical anesthesia (anesthetic creams). The substance is injected below the surface of the skin, filling in the deeper areas.

Filling with cannula

Flávia Piza explains that “there are several injection techniques, some use a needle and others, a cannula. The cannula is a non-piercing device that is inserted into a hole made with a needle. This way, it usually causes less bruising. However, in some cases, they may benefit more from needle injection.”

filling with fat

“Fat can be used, but this usually occurs during a surgical procedure, as liposuction is required. In the office, we usually use hyaluronic acid”, explains the doctor.

It is worth mentioning the importance of consulting a professional who knows the techniques to perform the most appropriate procedure.

Other questions about filling in dark circles

As with any aesthetic procedure, many questions arise that must be resolved. For this reason, we are going to clarify the main issues with the help of Flávia Piza. Follow:

For whom it is indicated: the doctor says that “the filling is indicated for people of any age who have a lack of volume in this region.”

For which types of dark circles it is indicated: “It is important to differentiate the types of dark circles. In some cases, we only observed an increase in pigmentation or vascularization. Thus, the treatment aims to remove these, and filling does not usually help”, says Flávia.

Other situations that require evaluation: another frequent situation is when the patient has sagging or lack of volume in the rgi – cheek region. In these cases, it is necessary to correct these issues and, only after evaluating, to see if it will be necessary to treat the dark circles. This is because, when it comes to the structure of the malar region, the eye area usually shows some improvement.

After the procedure, the region is purple or painful: both can occur, but not necessarily. Most patients have a smooth recovery, with mild swelling the next day being more frequent.

What is the average price: “the average price varies a lot according to the quantity and brand of the product used, as well as the professional’s expertise”, says Flávia.

There may be post-procedure complications: bulging of the area may occur due to the injection technique or the chosen product, in addition to allergies or inflammation soon after the injection or later. Some people experience swelling in the treated area during flu or inflammatory illnesses. And also more serious adverse events, such as skin necrosis and loss of vision, due to the injection of the product into a blood vessel.

The doctor emphasizes the importance of knowing the training and experience of the professional who will perform the procedure, as there are people who are unaware of the complexity of the anatomy of the face and are not able to treat possible complications.

Risks and care for filling in dark circles

“People allergic to hyaluronic acid, with infection at the application site, pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding should not use the gel”, warns the doctor. Regarding care, “I always advise the use of cold compresses to avoid swelling and also photoprotection with sunscreen, sunglasses and hats, in cases of direct exposure to the sun, in the first week or until the purple appears, if it occurs”, complete.

Experiences with filling in dark circles

Before performing the procedure, it is common to have doubts and it is important to clarify them. Therefore, below you can see videos with guidelines and experiences of those who have already performed the technique. It’s worth watching!

Before and after dark circles filling

Youtuber Ana Lu Masi performed the filling with hyaluronic acid application. She showed the before, during and after the procedure. Did she like the result? Watch!

Filling with cannula

The choice between the needle or the cannula depends on the area where the filling will be performed and the professional’s evaluation. In this video, you will see the procedure performed with the cannula. Check out the result and the opinion of the youtuber.

Experience with filling in dark circles

Influencer Ju Pabis tells how the procedure was and what the guidelines received by her dermatologist. In addition, she explains how the filling is done and warns about care and the importance of performing the procedure with a qualified professional.

Can fillers for dark circles go wrong?

One of the biggest fears before performing the filling of dark circles is not having the expected result or causing any complications. In this video, a specialized dermatologist clarifies doubts and passes on some information on the subject. It’s worth watching!

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