A hollow eye is an eye with a sunken upper eyelid. It should be distinguished from a round eye, where the sclera (the white part of the eyeball) is less covered by the eyelids. A hollow eye often gives the impression of a round eye, but they are two different conditions. A hollow eye makes the gaze look older and gives a tired appearance. A youthful eye is a full eye!
Sunken eyes are characterized by a loss of volume in the upper eyelid area. This unsightliness is often associated with pronounced dark circles, a tired look and thin skin around the eyes.
How to get rid of hollow eyes ? The injections of hyaluronic acid offer an effective and safe solution to correct hollow eyes. The gaze looks rejuvenated and radiant.
Until a few years ago it was possible to treat this unaesthetic condition only by resorting to surgery : the lipofilling of the upper eyelid.
Thanks to the progress made in the medical field, today the filling of the hollow eye is performed without heavy after-effects, through the injection of hyaluronic acid in the upper eyelid area.
The procedure is carried out at the office, in about fifteen minutes.
The hollowing of the eye is the result of a loss of fatty and/or bone volume.
The hollowing of the upper eyelids can be caused by several factors.
To reduce the appearance of hollow eyes, it is necessary to identify the responsible factors.
Often, this condition is due to a loss of volume, which causes a hollow and tired appearance.
To address this, the non-surgical option available in aesthetic-oriented medicine is the injection of hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid injections are particularly effective because they restore lost volume and fill the hollows in a natural and harmonious way. This safe and precise procedure is used to restructure the orbital area and thus reduce the appearance of hollow eyes. The face looks more rested and rejuvenated.
There is not really a way to prevent the appearance of hollow eyes. Skincare and lifestyle influence the hydration and brightness of this area.
It is therefore advisable to :
The filling of the upper eyelid is done by injection of hyaluronic acid in aesthetic-oriented medicine and by lipofilling of the upper eyelid in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Romano uses a hyaluronic acid that is not hydrophilic and injects it with a cannula along the superior orbital rim.
The number of syringes used varies between one and three; beyond that, the doctor rather recommends surgical lipofilling.
The filling must be progressive to allow the product to settle correctly.
Dr. Romano often injects only one syringe (for both eyes) per session. The sessions should be spaced two months apart.
Given the technical difficulty, this injection is performed by few doctors.
The injection of hyaluronic acid to correct hollow eyes is a quick procedure.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Romano analyzes the patient’s anatomy, discusses their expectations, and informs them of the possible result.
In fact, for excessively deep hollows, the best solution, and sometimes the only one, is surgical intervention.
Significant skin laxity in the upper eyelid area may become more noticeable after the injection; in these cases, Dr. Romano informs you and, in most cases, advises against the injection.
Hyaluronic acid is carefully injected along the superior orbital rim, against the bone and not into the upper eyelid, using a cannula. The cannula is a needle with a rounded tip.
Injection into the upper eyelid causes permanent swelling, the formation of lumps, and the Tyndall effect.
The procedure usually takes about ten minutes and is minimally painful.
After the procedure, patients are asked to avoid sun exposure and physical activities for the first 24 hours.
The safety of hyaluronic acid injection around the eyes is a primary concern for patients and doctors.
Although minimally invasive, this procedure must be performed by an experienced and trained physician to ensure optimal and risk-free results.
Regarding the outcome, a failed injection can cause :
For a risk-free injection, it is necessary to consult an experienced doctor who possesses : a perfect knowledge of the orbital area anatomy, complete technical mastery of the procedure, and a sharp analytical ability of the orbital area.
Depending on the patient's needs and request, a comprehensive eye rejuvenation treatment is performed.
The result is not truly immediate. The eyelids are swollen at the end of the session. This swelling tends to increase to a varying degree in the days that follow.
The final result is obtained three weeks after the injection. The eyes appear refreshed and rejuvenated. The face looks brighter.
Bruising is rare.
Touch-ups are done every two years, with only one syringe necessary, regardless of the quantity used during the initial injection.
In Geneva, the price for a hyaluronic acid injection to correct a hollow eye is 900 CHF per syringe. The number of syringes needed is assessed during the medical consultation, based on the depth of the hollow and the patient’s morphology. Often, 2 syringes are sufficient. In cases of significant and circumferential hollowing of the upper eyelid, Dr. Romano may refer you to a surgeon for a possible lipofilling procedure.
The reviews of patients who have undergone hyaluronic acid injections to fill hollow eyes are mostly positive.
Many express great satisfaction with the improvement of their gaze : the eyes look less tired and rejuvenated.
Patients particularly appreciate : the non-invasive nature of the procedure ; the speed of results ; the short recovery time, allowing a quick return to usual activities.
Most patients feel little or no pain.
Patients are asked to avoid sun exposure, saunas and physical activity for 24 hours.
It is impossible to prevent age-related hollowing of the eyes. Certain measures slow down the aging of the skin in the orbital region. It is recommended to maintain good hydration of the skin around the eyes by using specific moisturizing creams.
To fight premature skin aging, it is advisable to protect the skin from the sun by wearing sunglasses and applying sunscreen.
Results can last between one and two years, depending on the patient’s metabolism and the product used.
The only effective treatments are hyaluronic acid injections and lipofilling of the upper eyelid.
Hyaluronic acid injections effectively fill the hollows. The results are temporary but long-lasting.
