Cheongdam Under-Eye Hollowness and Wrinkle Treatments Require a Different Approach

Another concern that often accompanies wrinkles around the eyes is under-eye hollowness. Wrinkles are lines that form on the skin’s surface, while under-eye hollowness is a three-dimensional issue caused by a loss of volume beneath the skin or changes in the fat structure.

When the area under the eyes becomes hollow, shadows can form, making it look like dark circles. The entire face may also appear sunken, creating a tired and listless impression. In fact, if people often tell you that you “look tired” even after getting enough sleep, under-eye hollowness may be a possible cause.

In such cases, the approach should focus on restoring volume and increasing skin density rather than simply using a lifting treatment to smooth wrinkles. Treatments specifically developed for the under-eye area focus on naturally improving these structural changes.

Under-Eye Filler: Restylane Eyelight

Restylane Eyelight is a filler specially developed for thin and sensitive areas such as the under-eye area. Unlike standard fillers, it is designed with a viscoelasticity that spreads softly, allowing it to blend naturally into the under-eye area and fill hollow regions.

Because the skin under the eyes is very thin, even a small excess can be noticeable or look uneven. Eyelight is smoothly distributed without creating excessive volume, producing a natural result. Another advantage is that the area can appear brighter immediately after the treatment.

Juvelook Eye

Juvelook Eye does not simply fill a space; it works by encouraging the skin to produce collagen on its own. As the PDLLA ingredient gradually breaks down within the skin, it promotes collagen production, and volume naturally builds up during this process.

Because improvement occurs gradually over two to three months, people around you are more likely to respond naturally with comments such as, “Your skin looks better these days,” rather than feeling that you have suddenly changed. Skin quality itself also improves, helping address fine lines and reduced elasticity under the eyes.

UltraCol 200

UltraCol 200 is a collagen stimulator with its concentration and particle size adjusted for especially delicate areas such as around and under the eyes. The PCL (polycaprolactone) ingredient works slowly within the skin, helping collagen synthesis and gradually increasing skin density.

Because it aims for stable, long-term improvement, it is suitable for those who prefer natural-looking results. In particular, when thinning under-eye skin allows blood vessels or muscles to show through, increasing skin density can also help reduce the appearance of translucency.

How Should Under-Eye Treatments Be Combined?

The causes of under-eye concerns vary from person to person. For some, wrinkles are the main issue; for others, hollowness is more pronounced; and some experience sagging and reduced elasticity together. Therefore, accurate analysis of the cause and a customized treatment plan are especially important for under-eye treatments.

The first things we check

are three factors.

First, we determine whether skin elasticity is the issue. If wrinkles decrease when the skin around the eyes is gently pulled, improving elasticity may be necessary. In this case, energy-based lifting treatments such as Eye Thermage, TuneFace Red Tip, and Eye Ulthera may be effective.

Second, we assess whether the skin needs recovery. If the skin is dry and rough and has many fine lines, recovery treatments that improve the condition of the skin itself should come first. Treatments that improve the skin environment, such as Eye Rejuran, may be helpful.

Third, we check whether volume has decreased. If the area under the eyes appears sunken or shadows have formed, restoring volume may be necessary. A suitable product is selected from Restylane Eyelight, Juvelook Eye, and UltraCol 200.

Examples of Actual Combinations

1. When fine lines and reduced elasticity occur together

Improve elasticity with Eye Thermage and improve the skin recovery environment with Eye Rejuran

2. When the outer corners of the eyes sag and the eyes look heavy

Improve structural lifting with Eye Ulthera

3. When under-eye hollowness is pronounced

If immediate improvement is needed, Restylane Eyelight; if natural recovery is preferred, Juvelook Eye or UltraCol 200

4. When elasticity issues, wrinkles, and hollowness are all present

Combine energy-based, recovery, and volume treatments in stages

By planning treatments according to each individual’s structure and condition, it is possible to create results that are not excessive while also lasting over time. The important thing is not to undergo every treatment, but to apply each treatment precisely and only where it is truly needed.

Under-eye treatments should be approached carefully.

Many people say, “I want everything pulled up firmly” or “I want to fix everything in one session,” but the eye area should not be approached that way. This is because what matters around the eyes is not how much they have been pulled, but how natural the resulting change is.

Accurately distinguishing whether the concern is wrinkles, reduced elasticity, loss of volume, or a combination of all three, and combining only the necessary treatments according to each cause—that is the most important principle of under-eye treatments at Cheongdam Dermatology Clinic.

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written directly by Larian Cheongdam Clinic

for the purpose of providing information,

in compliance with Article 56 of the Medical Service Act

and the Enforcement Decree of the same Act.

All treatments and surgeries may result in

adverse reactions,

so please receive treatment

after having a sufficient consultation with a medical professional.

Larian Cheongdam Clinic Director Kang Ji-yeon