Under-Eye Circle Reduction (Hyaluronic Acid)

The tear trough — the groove between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek — is one of the most expressive zones of the face. Volume loss in this area creates a sunken appearance that casts a shadow, producing the dark semicircle beneath the eye that is often mistaken for pigmentation but is in most cases the result of structural volume deficit and skin transparency over the underlying orbicularis oculi muscle and orbital fat compartments.

Hyaluronic acid filler placed precisely in the tear-trough plane restores this volume, reducing the shadow and creating a smoother transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. At Art Ethic Beauty Clinic, the treatment is performed by or under the supervision of an experienced plastic surgeon — the tear trough is one of the more anatomically demanding injection zones, as incorrect depth or volume can create visible swelling (the Tyndall effect, a bluish…

A topical or infiltrated local anaesthetic is applied before injection to ensure patient comfort throughout the approximately 30-minute session. The filler is injected in small aliquots using either a fine cannula (blunt-tipped for gentler tissue passage) or a needle, placed at the periosteal level beneath the orbicularis muscle. The effect is immediately visible: the hollow fills, the shadow lightens, and the overall appearance of fatigue is reduced.