You know that moment when a coworker asks if you’re tired, and you’re not? Often, we can blame it on our under eyes. The delicate area under our eyes is notorious for being one of the first places to show signs of aging and fatigue, like persistent puffiness, deep-set hollows, and fine lines that just won’t budge.
There is good news, though, and you don’t have to settle for looking continually exhausted. At Harmonized Aesthetics, we offer targeted treatments designed to restore brightness and smoothness under your eyes, all with no surgery or long downtime.
In this blog, we’re diving into everything you need to know about under eye rejuvenation, including how under eye filler in Tallahassee and expertly placed Botox can refresh your look and enhance your natural beauty. If you’ve been wondering about how these treatments work or are curious about which one is right for you, you’re in the right place! Let’s get into it.
Why Our Eyes Age First
Our skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting us from head to toe. But not all this skin is the same, and different areas of the body have varying thickness. The epidermis (or the outermost layer of our skin) is the thinnest under our eyelids, whereas it is thickest on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet.
Collagen directly affects how your skin ages by determining its thickness.
How Collagen Shapes Your Skin
The thin skin around our eyes breaks down faster than the thicker skin, because it isn’t as collagen-rich as skin on other areas of your body. Collagen helps to keep our skin looking young and gives it structure, strength, and elasticity.
As we age, our collagen production naturally decreases. This brings with it an increase in fine lines and wrinkles, along with a loss of elasticity. Since the skin around our eyes has less collagen to begin with, this decreased production affects it more dramatically.
Other Ways Our Skin Ages
Along with a decrease in collagen production, speeding up the aging process, our eyes are very expressive. When we squint, smile, or frown, the skin around our eyes contracts and moves. These contractions and movements can cause the skin around the eyes to crease and wrinkle.
The skin under the eyes also lacks “sebaceous glands,” which are pores in the skin that produce sebum (think of it as a hydrating and protecting oil). Sebum helps to coat and lubricate the skin, and areas that lack sebum dry out quickly. The lack of sebum around the eyes contributes to more notable lines and wrinkles, which exacerbate with age.
Fortunately, some treatments help to slow the signs of aging around and under the eyes. That’s where Botox and under eye filler in Tallahassee come into play!
Say Goodbye to Tired Eyes: Your Treatment Options
At Harmonized Aesthetics, we offer two powerful treatments for under eye rejuvenation. Under eye filler and Botox both smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, helping the skin look rejuvenated and refreshed.
Our team at Harmonized Aesthetics will always work with you to determine which treatment option aligns best with your unique needs. However, understanding both treatments and how they work is the first step towards choosing a plan that works for you.
Let’s take a closer look at both of these popular treatment options.
Under Eye Fillers
Under eye fillers are a type of dermal filler designed to reduce some of the common signs of aging we experience under the eyes. These signs include:
- Dark circles
- Hollows
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Lost volume
Fillers offer a quick and effective solution for those looking to turn back the hands of time and help refresh their under eye skin without the need for any invasive procedures. Those who choose fillers get to enjoy:
- Natural-looking enhancements: Under eye filler is a great choice for those looking for subtle enhancements that enhance natural beauty. Filler helps create a more rested appearance with no extremely drastic changes.
- Immediate results: Patients will enjoy a noticeable difference right after their first injection of under eye filler in Tallahassee.
- Quick and minimally invasive: The filler treatment process only takes around 45 minutes, sometimes even less, depending on your individual starting point. Since it’s a minimally invasive treatment involving only a brief injection, there is minimal downtime, so you can return to your daily routine almost immediately.
The dermal fillers at Harmonized Aesthetics contain biocompatible solutions like hyaluronic acid to not only immediately restore volume but also encourage additional collagen production in the injection zone.
The additional collagen production allows patients to enjoy long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation under the eyes.
What’s the under eye filler process like?
After your consultation, you’ll be able to schedule your first under eye filler appointment. On the day of your treatment, you’ll come to Harmonized Aesthetics, and your filler provider will lead you into a comfortable and private treatment room.
Before your injections, your provider will apply a topical numbing gel to the area. After it has sat for about 30 minutes, your provider will thoroughly cleanse the treatment area. They will then inject a precise amount of filler strategically beneath the skin under the eye.
The entire process is done in under an hour, and you are free to return to your daily routine after the injection process.
Botox
Botox and wrinkle relaxers have become a staple treatment for erasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Wrinkle relaxers use a purified form of botulinum toxin, which blocks nerve signals to the targeted muscles. This helps those muscles relax and, in turn, smooths the skin in the treatment area.
Botox and other wrinkle relaxers are not as effective for treating under-eye bags. However, they can rejuvenate the eyes for a smoother, younger-looking appearance. Wrinkle relaxers reduce signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet around the eyes.
Much like under eye filler in Tallahassee, the wrinkle relaxers offered at Harmonized Aesthetics are a quick and simple option that requires no surgery and no downtime.
Wrinkle relaxers and Botox bring a lot to the aesthetics table. If you want to learn more about their uses outside of under eye relief, check out our blogs on masseter Botox and Dysport treatments for more information.
What’s the Botox process like?
The treatment process for Botox and wrinkle relaxers looks very similar to the under eye filler process. After the consultation, you’ll be ready for your first injection. On the day of your treatment, you’ll arrive at Harmonized Aesthetics. Your provider will show you to a private treatment room.
Once you are comfortably seated, your provider will cleanse the treatment area and begin the injection process. From start to finish, the treatment only takes around 10 to 20 minutes. There is no downtime required after your Botox injection, and you’re free to resume your daily routine after your treatment.
Who’s a good candidate for under eye fillers and Botox?
If you’ve made it this far, you might wonder if you’re a good candidate for either of these powerful treatments. Suitable candidates for under eye filler in Tallahassee are those who have:
- Noticeable under eye hollows and loss of volume: Under eye filler works best to address the appearance of hollowing or sunken areas under the eyes.
- Healthy skin thickness under the eyes: Fillers require a certain skin thickness to work effectively. Your provider will assess your under eye skin to ensure that it is thick enough to support under eye fillers.
- Realistic expectations: It’s important to have realistic expectations about the results of under eye filler. Your provider can work with you to establish healthy expectations for your treatment.
Suitable candidates for Botox will be those who have:
- Dynamic under eye wrinkles: Botox works best at addressing dynamic wrinkles under the eyes that are caused by facial movements.
- Are over the age of 18: Medical professionals recommend that only those over the age of 18 get Botox injections.
- No contraindications: Those who are currently pregnant or nursing are not suitable candidates for Botox.
At Harmonized Aesthetics, our providers tailor treatments to fit your unique skin and health needs. Here, your journey with under eye filler always begins with a curated consultation process.
This consultation is our team’s chance to get to know you better and take a closer look at your skin, its health, and your specific skin concerns. Based on this information and a skin analysis, we’ll tailor a treatment plan that will best address your personal needs.
Look Rested, Feel Radiant: Book Your Under Eye Rejuvenation
Your eyes should reflect how vibrant and young you feel, and our team at Harmonized Aesthetics is here to help. With the right treatments, like Botox and under eye filler in Tallahassee, you can achieve a smoother, brighter, and more rested appearance without losing your natural beauty.
Our expert team tailors every treatment to your unique features and goals, making sure results look like you, just more refreshed. If you’re ready to give your under eyes the attention they deserve, book a consultation and let’s create a treatment plan that leaves you looking just as awake and energized as you feel.
