Ageing is a complex process and recent research has shown that it is primarily related to the loss of volume beneath the skin. The bone below the eye shrinks with age. When this happens, the fat pad beneath the eye is able to bulge forward creating the appearance of an eye bag and dark shadows under the eyes. Because of this evolution in our understanding of why the under eye ages, our treatment of the problem has also evolved – moving away from radical surgery to cut away the ‘excess’ towards much more conservative volume restoration under the eye area. The treatment works by applying filler deep with a cannula, providing volume and lifting.  The restoration of volume  restores some of the lost support to the lower eyelid and can improve the contour of the eyelid. At the time of treatment it is necessary to under correct slightly in anticipation that the filler will expand a little following treatment, so it can take up to a couple of weeks to get see the final result.

This treatment does have limitations, and is not appropriate in all cases. Severe skin laxity, swelling and eye bags may be a contraindication.