How Long Do Under-Eye Dermal Fillers Last These Days?

If you've been noticing sagging and wrinkles around your eye bags since late at night, it may mean you need to update your skincare routine or get dermal fillers to modify them in a safe and effective way. As you weigh your options, one of the questions you need to ask is how long the results of treatment will last.

So, how long do under-eye fillers for the under-eye area or tear-filling last? They last about 9 months to a year. However, the exact duration depends on many factors, such as the patient's skin condition, the dermal filler product used, post-operative care steps, and skincare routine. With effective routine maintenance, they can even last up to three years.

Dermal filler treatment is known as lunchtime surgery. Because it is a series of short injections, treatment only takes 15 to 30 minutes. Afterward, you still have the option to return to work comfortably without the need for an emergency facial break. Depending on your work schedule and sensitivity to side effects, downtime may range from 3 days to 2 weeks.

However, you may experience side effects such as bruising, swelling, redness, and mild pain in the first three days after the injection. These can be easily resolved with rest, cold compresses, and light massage around the area of injection. If you are susceptible to these expected side effects, it is best to stay idle for the first three days. You should also avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, and excessive exercise to prevent irritation of sore skin under the eyes.

While three days is usually recommended, it's safe to say that patients usually fully recover from any side effects within the first two weeks after dermal filler injections. So if you want to err on the side of caution, avoid any stressful events over the next two weeks. After two weeks, you can resume your usual habits, such as exercise.

Most dermal fillers will peak two weeks after under-eye filler surgery. However, some of the skin at the tear may lift or bulge slightly for a few minutes after the injection. Within a few days, the under-eye area will slowly become softer and smoother. After two weeks, when all side effects have subsided, you will see an improved and refreshed under-eye area.

Unlike other tear trough correction treatments, it does not take several months to be fully effective. Results will remain the same for the past two weeks until slowly decreasing at the midpoint of the print duration.

Time between next under-eye filler treatments

To maintain the full effect of under-eye fillers, another tear trough filler treatment can be scheduled as early as two weeks after the first treatment. After observing how your tears absorb the filler under your eyes, your dermatologist may need to perform a touch-up. But remember, it doesn't have to be two weeks, it can be several months apart, for example within a prescribed half-life.

However, be careful not to accidentally overfill your tear ducts or other areas of your face when injecting dermal fillers frequently. If proper intervals are not followed, swelling, wrinkling, and puffiness may occur more frequently. Schedule another under-eye filler treatment only if you think you may need a touch-up or if the effects start to wear off.

Generally speaking, anyone who is in good health and wants to add natural volume and texture to sunken eyes or skin that is sagging and wrinkling due to aging is a popular candidate for under-eye filler treatment. Common problems that fillers solve today include:

- Mild to moderate wrinkles or sagging

- Loss of volume and elasticity upon tearing

- Clear certain types of acne scars.

If you have the following qualities, you may not be an ideal candidate. Talk to your dermatologist to find out about other options for tear lift surgery or whether you can still proceed with dermal filler treatments.

- The thin skin is tearing

- Excessive fat pads under the eyes

- Recent skin infection

- Dark circles under the eyes

- Heavy eye bags

Although the filler's duration is listed on the product box, the actual lifespan of a filler today depends largely on how you maintain it after injection. In addition to regular makeup touch-ups, there are many ways to prolong the effectiveness of under-eye fillers while providing some extra skin care.

A balanced diet and adequate hydration can really do hidden wonders for your skin. With dermal fillers, eating foods high in sugar or sodium may increase the chance of puffiness or swelling in the treated area. Eat foods rich in vitamins C and D to strengthen your skin. At the same time, water is responsible for the skin's texture, volume, and elasticity. Drinking water every day will help the skin in the tear trough break down the filler, thereby enhancing its effectiveness.

Extensive and exaggerated movements of the face are the main culprits of dynamic wrinkles. However, if dermal fillers are injected into the face, there may be repositioning, resulting in asymmetrical results, especially in the first few days after injection. Be careful about touching your face, just like wiping water off your face with a towel. Also, try to avoid making extreme facial expressions that usually don't stretch the skin too much.

Prolonged exposure to heat and the sun's UV rays can break down the collagen and fillers in the injected area, exacerbating the aging effects in the affected area. Apply a 35+SPF sunscreen during your daily skincare routine or before heading out to protect your skin from the sun. Also try to avoid other activities that involve heat, such as tanning, saunas, and exercising in the sun, especially during the first two weeks after under-eye filler treatment.

All in all, the duration of dermal fillers can vary, but with the right care and selection, you can enjoy the benefits of a more youthful appearance long-term. If you are considering dermal fillers, please contact us and our experienced experts will customize a personalized hair plan for you based on your choices and needs.

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