Best Eye Area Filler Doctors in Turkey

What is eye area filler?

Eye area filler is the injection of a filler into hollow areas around the eyes, such as the under-eye groove, the tail of the brow or the temple. With age, the fat and bone support under the eye decrease. A groove forms between the lower eyelid and the cheek. This groove catches light differently and creates a tired-looking shadow.

Hyaluronic acid is used almost every time in this area. The skin around the eyes is thin, so doctors prefer a product that can be dissolved if needed. An enzyme called hyaluronidase can break it down if a result needs correcting.

What causes dark circles under the eyes?

Dark circles have several different causes. Whether filler will help depends on which cause is behind them.

• Hollowing: A deep tear trough casts a shadow. This is where filler helps most.
• Fat bags: Fat in the lower eyelid can bulge forward and look puffy. Filler does not remove these bags.
• Pigment: Darker skin colour can be inherited or made worse by sun. Filler does not change skin colour.
• Thin skin: Blood vessels and muscle can show through thin skin as a bluish tone.
• Fluid: Poor sleep, salt or allergies can cause under-eye swelling.

Most people have more than one cause at once.

What is the difference between under-eye light filler and almond eye filler?

Under-eye light filler and almond eye filler treat different parts of the eye area for different goals. Under-eye light filler is a popular name for hyaluronic acid placed in the tear trough. The aim is to reduce the shadow caused by hollowing. "Light" is not a medical term.

Almond eye filler is placed in the brow tail, the temple or the hollow above the upper eyelid. The aim is to make the outer corner of the eye look slightly higher and more lifted. Its effect is limited; a drooping brow or eyelid may need surgery.

How is eye area filler done?

Eye area filler is an injection treatment done in the same visit as the consultation and usually takes 20 to 40 minutes.

1. Consultation: The doctor works out what is causing the under-eye look. Hollowing, bags, pigment and fluid each need a different approach.
2. Planning: The product and amount are chosen. Risks are explained and written consent is taken.
3. Preparation: The skin is cleaned and a numbing cream is applied.
4. Injection: Filler is usually placed deep through a single entry point with a blunt-tipped cannula. A cannula is chosen to lower the chance of entering a blood vessel compared with a fine needle.
5. Review: The doctor starts with a small amount under the eye. If needed, a small top-up is done about two weeks later.

Who is eye area filler suitable for, and who should avoid it?

Eye area filler suits people whose dark look comes mainly from hollowing and whose skin is not very thin. Not every dark circle improves with filler.

Filler is usually not advised, or is postponed, in these situations:

• Clear fat bags under the eyes
• Frequent morning puffiness or a tendency to fluid retention
• Darkness caused by skin colour or pigment rather than hollowing
• Very thin or loose under-eye skin
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding or an active infection in the area
• Allergy to the filler or use of blood thinners

With clear bags or eyelid sagging, the doctor may suggest eyelid surgery instead. The final decision is made after an examination.

How long does eye area filler last, and what is recovery like?

Under-eye filler usually lasts 9 to 18 months. The area moves little, so in some people the filler stays longer. Filler in the brow tail and temple usually lasts 9 to 12 months. The product, the amount and your metabolism all affect how long it lasts.

Mild swelling and bruising are common after treatment. Bruising around the eyes can be more visible than elsewhere on the face and usually fades within one to two weeks. Your doctor will tell you when you can wear eye make-up again. The true result is clearer after about two weeks.

What are the risks and side effects of eye area filler?

Eye area filler carries specific risks because the skin is thin and nearby vessels connect with those of the eye.

• Swelling: Filler under the eye can hold water and cause puffiness that lasts for weeks.
• Tyndall effect: Filler placed too close to the surface can show through thin skin as a bluish tint.
• Irregularity: Lumps you can feel or see, or asymmetry, can develop.
• Infection and allergy: These are uncommon and need treatment.
• Blocked blood vessel: Vessels around the eye link to the vessels of the eye itself. Tissue damage and vision loss have been reported, although rarely.

Sudden severe pain, skin turning white or purple, and blurred or lost vision are emergency signs. Contact a doctor without delay if any of these happen. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

What affects the cost of eye area filler?

The cost of eye area filler depends mostly on the product used and the amount injected. Other factors include:

• The brand and density of the hyaluronic acid product
• Whether only the under-eye area is treated, or the brow tail and temple too
• The doctor's specialty and experience
• The city where the clinic is based
• Whether a follow-up visit and top-up are included

You can see the current range in the price section of this page. The exact fee is confirmed after the consultation.

What should you look for when choosing a doctor for eye area filler?

Experience matters most in this demanding area. In Turkey this treatment is mostly done by dermatologists and by specialists in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Ophthalmologists who work in oculoplastic surgery also treat this area. You can compare them in the doctor list by city. When choosing, you can check:

• The doctor's specialty and experience with under-eye filler
• A detailed assessment of what is causing your under-eye look
• A clear answer if filler is not the right option for you
• The name of the product and an unopened box shown to you
• Hyaluronidase kept at the clinic
• Treatment in a licensed healthcare facility