Eye fillers are a cosmetic procedure, so it's not covered by any health insurance plan. Costs can vary. Typically, they range from around $600 to $1,600 per syringe for a total cost of up to $3,000 for both eyes, per treatment.
How long do eye fillers last?
Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last anywhere from 9 months to 1 year. Calcium hydroxylapatite typically lasts from 12 to 18 months. Poly-L-lactic acid can last as long as 2 years. A fat transfer may last as long as 3 years.
Is tear trough filler painful?
Tear trough filler treatment is not usually reported to be very painful by patients of this procedure. The small injections can cause some discomfort, but the pain is minimal. Many patients report that the treatment is less painful than they expected.
How long do tear trough fillers?
The effects of tear trough fillers are temporary, though. They only last about 1 year. You'll need repeated treatments to maintain long-term results.
Are teardrop fillers safe?
Tear trough fillers are generally considered safe. But you might not be a good candidate if you have very thin skin or underlying medical conditions. A trained medical professional can determine if the treatment is right for you.
Can under eye fillers cause blindness?
Blindness May Occur Improper use of dermal fillers and fat injections can lead to the blockage of a blood vessel that supplies blood to the eye. 1 When the blood is prevented from reaching the eye because of the blockage, blindness is the result. This condition is known as retinal artery occlusion (RAO).
Who is not a candidate for tear trough filler?
If a patient has bags that significantly fluctuate with factors such as sleep, alcohol, or salt intake they may not be a candidate for under eye filler. This type of bag is typically lymphatic related and is very responsive to fluid within the tissues. Filler is known to be hydrophilic, meaning it loves water.
How long does it take for tear trough filler to settle?
While you can undergo an invasive medical procedure to address one of your cosmetic concerns at a time, you will be waiting between six and 12 months to see the final results of treatment. And they're not even permanent! With dermal filler injections, you are looking at waiting 14 days at most for the filler to settle.
Is there any downtime after fillers?
Recovery time varies for each patient and for each type of filler injected. You can resume most activities right away, but it is generally recommended that you avoid intense physical activity for the first 24-48 hours to minimize swelling and bruising.
Who is not suitable for tear trough filler?
Patients with festoons/malar bags A very common problem that we see in our clinic is the worsening of malar bags as a result of previous tear trough filler treatment. As fillers tend to cause swelling, any patient with malar bags or festoons should avoid filler treatment, as this will only exacerbate the problem.
Can tear trough filler make you look worse?
Sometimes, too much facial filler product may have been placed in the lower eyelid hollows, creating an overfill effect that can make the area look extra puffy. The Tyndall effect can occur in some patients who have had hyaluronic acid facial fillers injected into an area.