REMOVE DARK CIRCLES WITH HYALURONIC ACID INJECTIONS
Dark circles make eyes look tired. It's actually very easy to combat dark circles. They can be largely removed by a hyaluronic acid injection under the eyes.
- The sunken rings can be effectively corrected with a hyaluronic acid injection performed in the office, without surgery.
- This treatment is particularly suitable for people with loss of volume under the eyes, responsible for a tired look.
- The injection, performed cannula for greater safety and precision, hard 15 to 30 minutes for natural, immediately visible results.
- A touch-up after one week optimizes rendering homogeneity.
- The price for filling dark circles is approximately 400 €, including touch-ups.
FOR WHOM IS DARK CIRCLE FILLING INTENDED?
Dark circles are a frequent reason for consultation in aesthetic medicine.
Many types of dark circles can make eyes look tired and heavy.
The main products are :
- Hollow circles;
- Pigmented dark circles;
- A mixture of both.
There are hereditary/ethnic factors concerning dark circles. For example dark circles are often found in people of North African origin.
Correcting dark circles with hyaluronic acid is primarily aimed at hollow circles.
Nevertheless, by correcting the shadowy area generated by the hollow of the dark circles, the injection can slightly correct the colored appearance of the circles.
Dark circles should not be confused with bags under the eyes, which are treated surgically, although the two are closely linked.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FILLING SESSION?
During the consultation, the doctor assesses the reason for the dark circles: hereditary, lack of sleep, edema, fat pockets... Each type of dark circles is different.
The surgeon assesses whether the filling product will make eyes look less tired and remove dark circles.
If there are pockets fatty deposits, the surgeon may propose lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
An estimate is drawn up and photographs are taken.
The filling of dark circles is performed in the office. Visit hyaluronic acid injections last between 15 and 30 minutes. It all depends on the complexity of the ring.
There are two techniques for filling dark circles with hyaluronic acid:
- Cannula injection; ;
- Needle injection.
While needle injections are considerably more precise, they also carry a greater risk of bruising and swelling.
Dr. Djian favors cannulated acid injections for dark circles. If required, a specific point can be treated with a needle.
The injection itself is not painful. The patient only feels the cannula passing under the skin.
Before proceeding, the injected areas can be desensitized by means of a local anesthetic. Since the’hyaluronic acid is not a painful operation, desensitization will only be carried out on request.
The filling the ring is always carried out with a hyaluronic acid very fine. It is injected deeply, in contact with the bone. This technique avoids surface irregularities. In the case of hollow circles, hyaluronic acid is also in contact with the bone and naturally fills the hollow.
The use of a cannula ensures a homogeneous, harmonious and painless injection.
Dr. Jérémy Djian always includes a touch-up session one week after the first injection. As the skin of the eyes is very thin, it is preferable not to inject a large quantity during the first session.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INJECT DARK CIRCLES?
| SERVICE | PRICE INCL. VAT* from |
|---|---|
| Hyaluronic acid: Dark circles | 400 euros |
*Aesthetic medicine prices are given for information only and are non-contractual.
The first aesthetic medicine consultation at the practice in 16ᵉ Paris is priced at 100 euros.
The price of hyaluronic acid injections varies according to the dosage of product required. In all cases, Dr. Djian will give you a personalized estimate and explain the entire procedure in detail. The price also includes any touch-ups.
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Your Questions
Frequently Asked Questions in Consultation
DOES THE INJECTION CORRECT PIGMENTED DARK CIRCLES?
No.
It reduces the appearance of pigmented circles through shadowing. Correcting a hollow ring creates a better reflection of light under the eye, but does not directly correct under-eye pigmentation.
HOW LONG DOES THE INJECTION LAST?
Hyaluronic acid offers long-lasting average effect of 9 to 12 months before resorbing naturally. An annual injection maintains the anti-aging result.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REMOVE DARK CIRCLES?
All prices are detailed on the rates page.
However, for dark circles, you'll need to pay 400 euros (retouching included).
WHAT TO DO ABOUT BAGS UNDER THE EYES?
Puffiness under the eyes is most often fatty.
It may also be due to excess skin.
Pockets are treated by surgery of the lower eyelids. blepharoplasty.
Surgical treatment of puffiness is most often successful in treating the dark circles.
It is possible to combine plastic surgery of the eyelids to a fat injection in the area around the eye.
AND BOTULINUM TOXIN?
The treated areas by botulinum toxin are mainly located in the upper third of the face. It fills wrinkles on the forehead and expression lines, including those of the crow's feet.
It is sometimes used to correct nasolabial folds.
However, it cannot be used to correct dark circles.
Dr. Djian performs Botox injections in his office in Paris 16, as a complement to or independently of hyaluronic acid injections. Each treatment is customized according to the muscular dynamics of the face and the patient's expectations. The aim: a natural result, without freezing expressions.
WHAT INTERVENTIONS CAN BE COMBINED TO IMPROVE EYESIGHT?
Injections of hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin injections in Paris can complete the look treatment by :
- Reduces forehead wrinkles,
- smoothing the eye contour; ;
- correcting a flat eyebrow or a hollowed upper eyelid ;
- restoring volume to a flat cheekbone ;
- to fill in hollowed areas of the face, such as the lips. temples, the nasolabial folds, cheeks,
- or by injecting the lips to rebalance the entire middle and lower third of the face.
Dr. Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 Square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout in Paris's 16th arrondissement.
He trained in Paris and remains affiliated with the hospital in the prestigious department headed by Prof. Laurent Lantieri.
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