Under-Eye Dark Circles Treatment

Tear trough filler treatment to correct the hollow, shadowed area under the eyes that creates a permanently tired or aged appearance. At Estetik Point hyaluronic acid filler is applied using an ultrafine cannula under local anaesthetic, minimising bruising and enabling precise placement at the correct tissue depth. The under-eye region is one of the most technically demanding areas for filler injection, which is why the clinic assigns it to a certified aesthetic and anti-aging physician. Results are visible immediately and long-lasting.

The under-eye hollow — medically termed the tear trough — is a concave depression that runs from the inner corner of the eye toward the cheek. It forms because of a combination of factors: the skin and fat pad in this area are naturally thin, the orbicularis oculi muscle edge creates a structural ridge, and with age the malar fat pad descends while the orbital rim bone remodels slightly. The resulting shadow gives the face a tired or hollow look that sleep alone cannot correct, because the physical hollow is structural rather than a sign of fatigue. Hyaluronic acid filler placed precisely in the tear trough fills this hollow from below, projecting the tissue forward so the shadow disappears. The key technical challenge is depth of placement: too superficial and the filler becomes visible as a bluish tinge (Tyndall effect); too deep and the risk of vascular complications increases. This is why at Estetik Point the tear trough procedure is performed only by a board-certified physician using a fine cannula rather than a needle — the cannula's blunt tip reduces the chance of vascular injury and allows smooth, even distribution of the filler along the tear trough groove. Local anaesthetic cream is applied before the session to make the area comfortable. The treating physician first assesses whether the hollowing is primarily from volume loss (which HA filler addresses well) or from puffiness (under-eye bags caused by fat herniation, which may require a different approach such as lower blepharoplasty). For appropriate candidates, filler is the safest and most reversible option, with the added benefit that hyaluronidase can dissolve it if needed. Results are visible immediately after the session. Some bruising and mild swelling may occur and typically resolves within five to seven days. The full result — once any swelling has settled — is apparent at two weeks. Slow-resorption HA fillers in this area typically last twelve to eighteen months. Aftercare includes avoiding pressing or rubbing the area and sleeping on the back for the first few nights.