Non-Surgical · Under-Eye

Under-Eye Tear Trough Filler

For the hollow, and only the hollow

Gangnam, Seoul | Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonghwan Choi
KHIDI-registered for international patients · Apgujeong Rewind

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Tear trough filler

Will tear trough filler fix dark circles, and what does it cost?

The short answer

Tear trough filler treats one kind of dark circle: the shadow cast by a hollow between the lower eyelid and the cheek. It does not lighten brown pigment, and it does not hide veins showing through thin skin. At Rewind it is hyaluronic acid priced per 1cc syringe, and the under-eye takes some of the smallest volumes on the face, so the cost is the listed gel rate applied to what the doctor agrees with you. Rewind gives six to twelve months as the usual lifespan of its hyaluronic acid gel.

Rates are listed in the pricing section below. The under-eye is one of the three areas for which Rewind has released filler photographs of its own patients.

Most people who ask about under-eye filler describe the problem as dark circles, and many have more than one cause at once. Sorting out which part of the darkness is shadow, which is colour and which is puffiness is the first job of the consultation, because only the shadow answers to gel.

The second job is placement. Under-eye skin is the thinnest on the face, and gel sitting too close to the surface shows through it as a blue-grey tint. That effect has a name, and the whole technique is built around avoiding it.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi examining a patient's under-eye area at consultation
Fig. 01 · Light from above shows which part of the darkness is shadow
Types

Four kinds of dark circle

Which dark circles tear trough filler can and cannot treat

A simple test helps. If the darkness changes when light comes from above instead of straight on, part of it is shadow. If it keeps the same colour whatever the light, it sits in the skin itself.

type 01
Hollow or shadow
A groove along the junction of lower eyelid and cheek casts a shadow. This is the type filler is designed for: restoring volume under the groove removes the shadow.
type 02
Pigment
Brown colour in the skin itself, often inherited or sun-related. Gel adds volume and has no effect on colour, so this type does not improve with filler.
type 03
Vessels showing through
A blue or purple tone from vessels and muscle under very thin skin. Filler can thicken the cover slightly, but placed carelessly it adds a blue tint of its own.
type 04
Puffiness or bags
A bulge of fat under the eye with a groove below it. Filling the groove can make the bulge look larger, so this pattern is assessed as a different problem.
Depth

Placement

How tear trough filler is placed to avoid the Tyndall effect

The Tyndall effect is a bluish discolouration that appears when hyaluronic acid sits too superficially under thin skin, because the gel scatters the light passing through it. Every step of an under-eye plan is designed to keep the gel deep, soft and sparse.

01Depth

Under-eye gel goes deep, close to bone

Placement stays in the deeper layer beneath the muscle, well below the skin surface. This is the main protection against a visible tint and against lumps that show every time you look down.

02Gel

A soft gel in small amounts

The under-eye needs a gel that spreads smoothly. Rewind lists a domestic gel and two imported ones, and the doctor selects for softness here and explains the choice. Hyaluronic acid binds water, so overfilling can also leave the area puffy.

03Restraint

Less tear trough filler than the hollow suggests

Under-correction can be topped up at review; over-correction under the eye is much harder to live with. The first placement is deliberately conservative.

04Reverse

A tint or lump can be undone

If a blue tint or a lump does appear, hyaluronidase breaks the gel down. Dissolving is a separate item on Rewind's list and can be used on gel placed before you came to Rewind, provided it was hyaluronic acid.

Consultation room at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Richro Building
Fig. 02 · The under-eye is assessed under controlled light
Rewind

Why here

Why have under-eye filler placed by a plastic surgeon?

The under-eye is where filler most often goes wrong in ways that show, and where the choice between gel and something else matters most.

01Diagnosis

Hollow, pigment, vessels or fat

Dr. Choi separates the causes before anything is booked. When the main problem is a fat bag or colour in the skin, he explains that gel will not deliver what you are hoping for, and nothing is injected.

02Anatomy

The lower eyelid is familiar territory

Lower eyelid and midface anatomy is routine work in a lifting practice. The planes under the eye, the vessels around it and the way the cheek meets the lid are ground the injector knows from surgery.

03Review

Tint and lumps are checked early

The result is reviewed by the doctor who placed the gel, after the swelling has gone. A faint tint or a small lump found early is simpler to deal with than one discovered months later.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon, Apgujeong
Fig. 03 · Under-eye decisions start with diagnosis
Visit

On the day

An under-eye filler appointment at Rewind

Reception at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong, Seoul

Fig. 04 · Reception, Richro Building

Private room on the treatment floor at Rewind Plastic Surgery

Fig. 05 · A private room for resting afterwards

The eye area is examined with you sitting upright, under light from above and from the front, and photographed before any decision. If filler is right for you, the doctor marks the groove, states how much gel will be used and injects slowly, checking the surface as he goes. Eye makeup is removed first. Appointments run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 19:00, and on Saturdays until 16:00.

Bring details of any previous under-eye filler, including the product if you know it. Old gel that has spread or caused puffiness is sometimes dissolved first, and a new plan waits until the area has settled.

Light test for shadow or colour
Small volumes of a soft gel
Deep placement near bone
Dissolving available on site
Injected by Dr. Jonghwan Choi
Back to routine the same day
Result

Before & After

Tear trough filler: a Rewind case

One under-eye filler case has been released by Rewind so far. It shows a single patient photographed under the same lighting before and after, with filler as the only treatment. The second frame is held for the next under-eye case the clinic publishes.

Rewind patients — under-eye hyaluronic acid

Before: under-eye tear trough filler, front view, Rewind patient After: under-eye tear trough filler, front view, Rewind patient BEFOREAFTER
case 01
Tear trough filler was the only treatment in this case
Individual results may vary.
BEFORE PHOTO
AFTER PHOTO
BEFOREAFTER
next case pending
Under-eye filler, hyaluronic acid
Individual results may vary.

The published pair shows one Rewind patient photographed by the clinic under identical lighting and conditions. Individual results may vary, and the same volume behaves differently under different skin. Bruising, swelling, a blue-grey tint, lumps, puffiness and, rarely, vascular complications can follow under-eye injection. A consultation with the doctor is required before any decision.

Cost

Pricing

Under-eye filler cost in Gangnam, Seoul

Hyaluronic acid is charged per 1cc syringe on the published list. The under-eye uses very little gel compared with a chin or a fold, so the rate of the gel chosen matters more than the count. If old filler has to be dissolved before new gel goes in, that is a separate per-area item.

Domestic HA filler, 1ccChaeum, the listed domestic gel
₩200,000
Imported HA filler, 1ccRestylane
₩500,000
Imported HA filler, 1ccJuvederm
₩500,000
Filler dissolving, per areaHyaluronidase, for a tint, a lump or older gel
₩80,000

These are list prices without VAT, with any anaesthetic fee already inside the figure. How an under-eye plan using part of a syringe is charged is explained at consultation, before anything is opened.

Fit

Suitability

Who suits tear trough filler, and who does not

Tear trough filler tends to suit

  • A visible groove between the lower lid and the cheek, with reasonable skin quality over it
  • Darkness that lightens when light shines from the front
  • Little or no bulging fat under the eye
  • Expectations that leave colour aside, since gel will not change it

Not usually treated with gel

  • A prominent fat bag, where the groove sits beneath a bulge: assessed as a separate problem
  • Mainly brown pigment or visible veins, with little hollowing
  • A tendency to morning puffiness or fluid retention around the eyes
  • Earlier under-eye filler that caused swelling or a blue tint, until it has been assessed
After

Aftercare

Tear trough filler aftercare and how long it lasts

The under-eye bruises easily because of its thin skin and many small vessels. Rewind's guidance matches what it gives for other filler areas; the difference is that any bruise is more noticeable here.

Day of
Cold compress, no rubbing
Normal activity resumes straight away. Do not rub your eyes or press on the area; a cold compress helps if a bruise forms.
Days 1–3
No alcohol or sauna
Strenuous exercise, sauna and alcohol wait for a day, and the written sheet keeps alcohol and smoking away for two to three days.
Weeks 1–2
Bruising fades
Bruising and swelling improve over one to two weeks. Slight fullness in the mornings usually settles within this period.
Months 6–12
Gel absorbs slowly
The published range is six to twelve months. Whether and when to top up is decided at review, in small amounts.

Seek help at once for increasing pain, pale or mottled skin, or any change in vision: the vessels around the eye connect with those that supply it. Bruising, a blue-grey tint, lumps, puffiness and asymmetry are the more frequent issues, and most of them can be corrected.

Doctor

Professional

At Rewind, one board-certified plastic surgeon carries every case — from the first consultation to the final follow-up. Because a face is a story, and a story deserves a single author.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Dr. Jonghwan Choi presenting at an academic session
Fig. 06 · Academic presentation

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

One surgeon, from the first
consultation to the last follow-up.

A board-certified plastic surgeon devoted to anti-aging lifting, with the precision and restraint built through years of craniofacial practice.

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Plastic Surgery)
10 peer-reviewed publications
Medical Director, Rewind Plastic Surgery
Korean Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Former chief director, Apgujeong Y&T Plastic Surgery
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
J Craniofac Surg · JKMS · Arch Craniofac Surg
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
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Questions

Tear trough filler and dark circles: common questions

Will tear trough filler get rid of my dark circles?
Only the part caused by shadow. Filler fills the hollow that casts a shadow under the eye; it does not change brown pigment or veins showing through thin skin. A light test at consultation shows how much of your darkness is shadow before anything is decided.
How much does under-eye filler cost at Rewind?
It is charged at the listed rate per 1cc syringe for the chosen hyaluronic acid gel, with VAT added. Under-eye plans use small volumes, and how a partly used syringe is charged is explained before anything is opened. The rates are printed in the pricing section.
What is the Tyndall effect, and how is it avoided?
It is a blue-grey tint caused by hyaluronic acid sitting too close to the surface of thin skin, where the gel scatters light. It is avoided by placing a soft gel deep, near the bone, in small amounts. If it does appear, hyaluronidase dissolves the gel and the tint fades with it.
Can filler help if I have eye bags?
Usually not on its own. When fat bulges under the eye with a groove beneath it, filling the groove can make the bulge look bigger. That pattern is assessed as a separate problem, and the doctor explains the options at consultation.
How long does tear trough filler last?
Rewind's figure is six to twelve months, varying with the product and the individual. The under-eye moves relatively little compared with the mouth. Longevity is checked at follow-up, and any top-up is kept small.
Why do my eyes look puffy after under-eye filler?
Some swelling is normal for the first days. Hyaluronic acid also draws in water, so too much gel, or gel placed too near the surface, can cause lasting puffiness. If fullness has not settled after two weeks it should be reviewed, and the gel can be reduced with hyaluronidase.
Is under-eye filler riskier than other areas?
It is more delicate. The skin is thin, bruising is common, and the vessels around the eye connect with those that supply it, which makes a vascular complication especially serious. Deep, slow, small-volume injection by an experienced injector is the main safeguard.
Can under-eye filler placed elsewhere be corrected at Rewind?
If it is hyaluronic acid, it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, which is priced per area. Bring any information about the product and when it was placed. New filler, if you still want it, is planned only after the area has settled.
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Scientific evidence

Research on hyaluronic acid and filler risk around the eye

Three references are cited: an ophthalmology review of visual loss after facial filler, a paper on why dermal filler complications occur and how they are prevented and treated, and a review of hyaluronic acid as a molecule in skin. Each concerns filler in general. None was carried out at Rewind Plastic Surgery, and none predicts the result of a given under-eye treatment.