CONCERN
Eye bags and under eye hollows. Honest options for a delicate area.
Eye bags and the appearance of under eye hollows are among the most common concerns clients raise, and also among the most delicate to address. The under eye area is unique. It can look puffy from fluid, hollow from volume loss, or shadowed from skin quality changes, often all at once. At Plumerian Aesthetics in Bentleigh, AHPRA registered cosmetic nurse Melia takes a careful, honest approach to this area. Not every face is suitable for under eye treatment. When it is suitable, the results can be quietly transformative.
What causes this concern
What looks like under eye bags can come from several sources. Fluid retention can cause puffiness that comes and goes. Loss of volume in the cheek and tear trough area can create a hollow that casts a shadow, making the lower eye look darker or more sunken. Skin quality changes over time can result in thinner, more crepey skin that shows underlying vessels. Each cause needs a different approach. Mistaking volume loss for fluid retention, or vice versa, can lead to disappointing outcomes. Honest assessment at consultation is essential.
How we can help
At Plumerian Aesthetics, depending on what is causing your concern, considered options include:
- Facial Volume Restoration: carefully placed volumising in the cheek and tear trough area to address hollowing, where appropriate and only after careful assessment of your anatomy
- Skin Bio-Remodelling: supporting skin quality and hydration in the delicate under eye area, often suitable when volume is not the primary concern
- Polynucleotide Skin Therapy: a gentle, regenerative approach particularly suited to the under eye area for clients concerned about skin quality rather than volume
- Platelet Skin Therapy: using components from your own blood to support skin regeneration in the under eye area gradually
What to expect
The under eye area is one we approach with particular restraint. Not every face is suitable for volumising here. When it is suitable, results are gradual and natural looking. When it is not suitable, we will tell you. We may also recommend a combined approach using more than one treatment over time. Your consultation includes a thorough assessment of the underlying cause before any recommendation is made.
Frequently asked questions
Can my under eye bags be treated with cosmetic treatments?
It depends on the cause. If hollowing or volume loss is contributing, considered volumising can sometimes help. If true fluid retention is the cause, treatments are not the right approach. Honest assessment at consultation determines this.
Will I look obviously treated?
The under eye area is one where over treatment shows immediately, so we work with particular restraint here. Most clients receive comments that they look rested, with no specific guesses about what was done. We will recommend against treatment if we think it would not look natural for your face.
How long do results last?
Volumising in the under eye area typically lasts 12 to 18 months, sometimes longer because the area moves less than other parts of the face. Skin quality treatments like polynucleotides and bio-remodelling are typically maintained every 6 to 12 months.
Is there any downtime?
Most under eye treatments involve minimal social downtime, although mild bruising is possible because the area has a rich blood supply. We discuss timing carefully if you have a specific event coming up.
What if I already have dark circles, not bags?
Dark circles can be skin pigmentation, vascular shadow, or both. Some causes respond to the treatments we offer. Others are better suited to skincare or other approaches. Honest assessment determines what is realistic for your concern.
I am worried about looking too filled. Can I start small?
Yes. We typically prefer a conservative starting approach in this delicate area, with the option to do more later if appropriate. Starting small and reassessing is almost always the right path for the under eye.
Considered, restrained care
Book a complimentary consultation with Melia RN at Plumerian Aesthetics Bentleigh. Honest assessment. Considered plan. No pressure to commit on the day.
