If people keep asking whether you’re tired or unwell — even after a full night’s sleep — the cause is often not sleep at all. It’s usually volume loss under the eyes, in an area called the tear trough. As skin thins with age, a hollow forms between the lower eyelid and cheek, casting a shadow that reads as a permanent dark circle.
Under-eye filler restores that lost volume. At The Velvet Skin Centre, this treatment is performed by Dr. Asma Parveen (MBBS, MD — Dermatology), who treats the under-eye area with particular care — it’s one of the most delicate zones on the face, and getting the technique right matters more here than almost anywhere else.
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Under-eye filler is worth considering if:
One important distinction: under-eye filler treats volume loss and hollowing — not puffiness, bags, or pigmentation. If your main concern is puffy under-eye bags or brown pigmentation rather than a sunken, hollow look, filler may not be the right first step, and a different approach may serve you better. This is exactly what Dr. Asma assesses at your consultation before recommending anything.
Under-eye filler is a non-surgical injectable treatment using hyaluronic acid (HA) — a substance your body already produces — to restore lost volume in the tear trough area. Unlike Botox, which relaxes muscles, filler physically adds volume beneath the skin, softening the hollow and the shadow it creates.
It’s a different treatment from general facial filler used on cheeks or lips — the skin under the eyes is thinner and more delicate, which is why technique and product choice matter more here, and why this should always be performed by an experienced injector familiar with this specific area.
Hyaluronic acid gel is injected in small, precise amounts beneath the hollow area. Once in place, it draws in and holds moisture, physically restoring lost volume and smoothing the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek — the area clinicians call the “lid-cheek junction.”
Because HA attracts water, results often look slightly fuller and more hydrated than the treated area looked before — which is part of why the under-eye area frequently appears more rested almost immediately, once initial swelling settles.
This treatment isn’t right for everyone. It may not be suitable if you:
Because the under-eye area carries more risk than most other filler sites — including a small risk of visible blue-ish discoloration (known as the Tyndall effect) if filler is placed too superficially — Dr. Asma always assesses your specific anatomy before recommending treatment, rather than treating this as a standard, one-size-fits-all procedure.
One week before: Avoid blood-thinning medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin (unless prescribed and cleared by your doctor). Avoid supplements like St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E, which can increase bruising risk.
Two days before: Avoid retinoids or other active anti-ageing ingredients around the eye area.
24 hours before: Avoid alcohol.
On the day of treatment: Arrive with a clean face — no eye makeup.
Dr. Asma assesses your under-eye area, including skin thickness and the extent of hollowing, before deciding on the right amount and placement of filler. To keep you comfortable, a numbing cream is applied to the area a short while before the injections begin.
Using a fine needle or cannula, filler is injected in small, controlled amounts, with results checked as treatment progresses — this area responds to very small volumes, so a conservative, gradual approach is standard rather than a single large injection.
The full session usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.
Mild swelling or slight bruising in the first day or two is normal for this area, given how thin the skin is. An ice pack (wrapped in a thin cloth, never directly on the skin) can help manage swelling in the first few hours.
Avoid rubbing or pressing on the treated area. Most patients resume normal activities the same day, though makeup should be avoided for the rest of the day of treatment.
Day 1–2: Mild swelling is common and can temporarily make results look more pronounced than the final outcome.
Day 3–7: Swelling settles, and any minor bruising fades.
Around Day 14: This is generally when the true result is visible — a good point to judge your outcome or discuss any adjustment with Dr. Asma.
Under-eye filler at The Velvet Skin Centre typically costs between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per session, depending on:
Dr. Asma confirms your exact cost after assessing your under-eye area at consultation.
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The under-eye area is unforgiving of mistakes — too much filler, the wrong placement, or the wrong product can create a puffy or bluish look that’s harder to fix than it was to create. This is why experience with this specific area matters more than general filler experience alone.
Dr. Asma Parveen (MBBS, MD — Dermatology) personally evaluates your under-eye anatomy, skin thickness, and the true cause of your tired appearance before recommending treatment. With 14+ years of clinical experience and 5,000+ patients treated, her approach favours conservative, natural-looking correction — the goal is for people to notice you look rested, not that you’ve had anything done.
Under-eye hollows are rarely the only concern people come in with. If pigmentation or brown discoloration is part of what’s making your eyes look tired — not just hollowing — a combined approach that also includes Dark Circles Treatment often works better than filler alone. Some patients also ask about a broader refresh — if volume loss elsewhere on the face, like the cheeks or temples, is part of the picture too, Dr. Asma may suggest Dermal Filler Treatment across a wider area rather than treating the under-eye alone. And if what you’re actually noticing is sagging skin rather than lost volume, that’s a genuinely different problem — one that Face Lift / Thread Lift is built to address, which is worth knowing before deciding which treatment to book.
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No. Most under-eye fillers use hyaluronic acid, which the body gradually absorbs over roughly 9 months to a year. It’s not a permanent solution — most patients return for a touch-up once results have started to fade, rather than waiting until the hollow fully returns.
For the right candidate — someone with genuine volume loss and hollowing, rather than puffiness or bags — under-eye filler can be very effective, often producing a noticeably more rested appearance after a single session. It’s not the right solution for everyone, which is exactly why an in-person assessment matters more for this area than for most other filler treatments.
Most patients find it well-tolerated. A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand, and any discomfort during injection is typically mild — often described as slight pressure rather than pain.
At The Velvet Skin Centre, under-eye filler typically costs between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 per session, depending on the amount of filler needed and the product used. Dr. Asma will give you a precise figure once she’s assessed your under-eye area in person.
Most sessions take 15 to 30 minutes. You can typically return to normal activities the same day.
Anyone with visible hollowing or a sunken appearance under the eyes due to volume loss is generally a good candidate. It’s not the right treatment for puffiness, bags, or pigmentation alone — Dr. Asma assesses your specific concern at consultation before recommending it.
Yes, when performed by an experienced injector using approved hyaluronic acid filler. The under-eye area carries slightly more risk than other filler sites due to thin skin, which is why Dr. Asma personally evaluates your anatomy and takes a conservative approach before every treatment.
If tired-looking eyes have been bothering you more than actual tiredness, a proper assessment is the best place to start. Dr. Asma Parveen sees new patients at all three Lucknow clinics, six days a week.
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