Is radiesse a good choice for under my eyes? i'm thinking about getting filler under my eyes. i'm considering radiesse because it can last a long time. i've read that it can last longest in areas that you don't move a lot. so it would be great for under m

When : When treating the lower eyelids the hyaluronic acid fillers (e.g. Restylane) are preferred. This is due to the thinner nature of the product which works better with the thin skin in the area.

Not : Not the first choice for the under eyelid "suborbital" region. Better options are the hyaluronic acid "ha" fillers such as Restylane (dermal fillers) and juvederm which are thinner and better for thin skin/superficial areas such as the eyelids.

My : My advice would be to never use Radiesse at the lower eyelid margin because that skin is thin. I recommend that Restylane (dermal fillers) be injected rather than juvederm because juvederm is hydrophilic, meaning it is more likely to absorb water from the surrounding tissue which may cause prolonged swelling after injection.

The : The company that produces Radiesse (dermal fillers) does not recommend that it be placed under the eyes. The hyaluronic fillers are much better. Perlane last almost as long as radiesse (dermal fillers). Ask your doctor about it. Good luck.

You're : You're right that Radiesse placement can be tricky under the eyes due to the thin skin there. I find that hyaluronic acid fillers like restylane, (dermal fillers) Perlane or juvderm are more forgiving in that region.

Fillers tear trough: While many surgeons use fillers for treating the tear troughs, this is an off label use. Be sure to have your face evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.