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To think my under eye filler looks awful?

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burberrygodess · 14/01/2025 20:44

It’s been 2 weeks since I had it, all I can see is a line of filler??

To think my under eye filler looks awful?
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ColourBlueColourPurple · 15/01/2025 16:35

Survivingnotthriving24 · 14/01/2025 23:26

This!

Do not let a nurse near your face with filler, it's an absolute disgrace it's not illegal.

Why not a nurse? The nurse who does my botox (she also does filler but I don't get that) has a masters in aesthetics and was an opthalmology nurse before going into aesthetics. She is fantastic and has a massive waiting list.

ShinyPebble32 · 15/01/2025 16:34

Cue hundreds of people who know nothing about filler giving their opinions on filler 🙄
You’re still within the settling period OP, but best wait to see what the practitioner says. They should offer a top up after 2 weeks (possibly longer for tear troughs) to correct any irregularities - have they mentioned that?

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 16:16

@burberrygodess The filler is in the wrong place.
It should be further out towards your cheeks not in a line like yours is.

Most of these botched jobs are because the practitioner doesn't know what to do, injects not deeply enough, or in the wrong place, or chooses the wrong product for the area. There are lots of different types of filler, some heavy duty, others more 'flexible'.

Take a look at The Cosmetic Skin Clinic website- dermal fillers- before and after photos. You can see one image of tear trough fillers. Very subtle.

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 16:09

VoodooRajin · 15/01/2025 16:03

Whst is under eye filler meant to look like

There are plenty of images online or on the websites of cosmetic surgeons etc.

In a nutshell they are supposed to fill the hollow under the eyes which can make you look tired. They replace lost volume.

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 16:07

80smonster · 15/01/2025 10:53

That’s before we discuss why we are in a place societally that values women so little and only superficially, so without any thought or care, women as young as 20 are embarking on years of these unnecessary treatments that leave them looking melted. It’s a terrible and sad state of affairs.

So you won't back down on your opinion that fillers are 'poison'?

It's not about 'society'.

I take offence as a professional educated woman of 50+ who's had a slight touch of fillers which no one realised- not even my adult kids. But it made me look less tired which I wanted. It made ME feel better not to look tired and drawn.

If you want to go au naturel, keep your leg hair, armpit hair, never have your hair done, are happy to never use make up or look after your skin, that's fine.
Carry on.

Yes, I agree that 20 year olds don't need fillers unless for medical reasons, but to judge all other women is really not on.

VoodooRajin · 15/01/2025 16:03

Whst is under eye filler meant to look like

28andgreat · 15/01/2025 15:48

As per always - some horrid comments on here.

Unfortunately OP - That isn't great filler work! I have mine done around 2 months ago and have no lines/lumps.
Did your practitioner use her finger to 'push' (for lack of a better word) the filler so it was flat? or did she inject and then leave it?

Either way, The filler wont go anywhere without dissolving - maybe see if you can book a consultation with a different practitioner and get their opinion?

LinnettdeBelleforte · 15/01/2025 15:35

burberrygodess · 15/01/2025 09:09

No it’s patronising. I haven’t asked for life advice. I asked advice on filler.

Yet you shout down anyone who tells you it doesn't look good. It really seems that you are posting for validation more than for advice. I'm not even among those who think that all cosmetic surgery is bad, but I really don't know what you want from this thread. The filler did not work for you, if I saw that particular filler job on anyone it would not make me want to get filler. I am 42 and my eyes look better than that without any surgery: I actually would be interested in an excellent procedure but not in the person who did yours.

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80smonster · 15/01/2025 10:57

panpipeschill · 15/01/2025 09:53

I think fillers look awful.
I think any fillers make anyone look older but thats my opinion.
Its down to whoever wants it and good luck to you if it makes you feel better who cares.
Im not going to judge them because of it as i could get judge myself for sleeping around when im on holiday.
Op if your not happy go back.

That’s precisely what it is, you can see someone has messed with their face so you think ‘gosh I guess they must have been pretty old in the first place - to do the treatments’. Then there’s the odd melted texture you see in the skin, where the filler has displaced.

80smonster · 15/01/2025 10:53

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 07:41

It's not poison. Ridiculous comment. It's a natural substance which is already in your skin.

Bad results come from bad practitioners. Sadly there are too many around now who are not properly trained but jump on the band wagon.

That’s before we discuss why we are in a place societally that values women so little and only superficially, so without any thought or care, women as young as 20 are embarking on years of these unnecessary treatments that leave them looking melted. It’s a terrible and sad state of affairs.

80smonster · 15/01/2025 10:49

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 07:41

It's not poison. Ridiculous comment. It's a natural substance which is already in your skin.

Bad results come from bad practitioners. Sadly there are too many around now who are not properly trained but jump on the band wagon.

I’m afraid I totally disagree with you, I’ve seen twenty year olds with messed up faces and many, many older ladies (private school mums with limitless funds), the thing they all have in common is when they want to stop (often before in fact), the filler displaces and leaves their faces looking melted. I can tell exactly who has and hasn’t had filler - it’s blatantly obvious, sorry to burst your bubble.

panpipeschill · 15/01/2025 09:53

I think fillers look awful.
I think any fillers make anyone look older but thats my opinion.
Its down to whoever wants it and good luck to you if it makes you feel better who cares.
Im not going to judge them because of it as i could get judge myself for sleeping around when im on holiday.
Op if your not happy go back.

burberrygodess · 15/01/2025 09:50

Alleycat50 · 15/01/2025 09:40

Why bother asking and being sarcastic if you are happy to live with it?

I will be opting for Euthanasia so won’t need nursing home fees (hopefully).

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Apologies. How would you like me to react to you criticising my looks? I can’t be sarcastic … so should I be crying? Be full of self loathing? Defensive?

You say I look 60. So I must look 60.

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ManchesterPie · 15/01/2025 09:45

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I’m rude because I agree with someone else’s comment? Ok. And you insinuating I’m thick isn’t rude?

bluebalou · 15/01/2025 09:41

If it was me , I'd just contact who ever did it and ask them to have a look , it may just need massaging, I've never had under eye filler, as I'd read a blog that before going near that area , you should treat the area below that, which acts as a support to the eye area anyway and this may fix your problem without going higher up. Hope you get it sorted x

Alleycat50 · 15/01/2025 09:40

Why bother asking and being sarcastic if you are happy to live with it?

I will be opting for Euthanasia so won’t need nursing home fees (hopefully).

burberrygodess · 15/01/2025 09:35

Alleycat50 · 15/01/2025 09:24

It looks very bad worse than a 60 year old (like you say).

I would get it out asap, it is only going to get worse.

Nah. I’m saving my cash and I’ll put it towards my nursing home fees instead.

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HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 09:28

Mooey89 · 15/01/2025 07:44

I can see what you mean OP.
I looked into under eye filler for ages and was put off because this seems to happen a lot to people.
I think if your review is soon then it is sensible to wait as you never know, it might settle more . I don’t think it’s something others would notice unless they were looking if that makes sense.

There should be no downtime. Maybe a bruise if the needle hits a vein and a tiny bit of puffiness but all should go in 2 days.

HPBrownSauce · 15/01/2025 09:26

InDogweRust · 15/01/2025 08:03

At your age lifestyle will make a big difference to your appearance.

  • drink more water
  • change your diet
  • do more outdoor exercise
  • eat healthily
  • if you are overweight lose some

I would also chat to your gp. Its unusual to be feeling the need for so many cosmetic procedures at such a young age. How is your self esteem? You may want some counselling to help you accept and be happy with your own appearance, and embrace everything that makes you a wonderful person, not just how you look. Otherwise you face a long unhappy road as you age and change. Your appearance is not what people value you for.

I don't know if you can appreciate it @InDogweRust but your post comes over as very patronising.

You have no idea if the OP already does all of those things.

And to suggest counselling for anyone who has any beauty treatments! Honestly!
Talk to her GP? Are you serious?

Where does it stop? In your opinion.

Do you disapprove of work on teeth- braces?
Hair colour?
Make up?

Never read such a judgy post .

Alleycat50 · 15/01/2025 09:24

It looks very bad worse than a 60 year old (like you say).

I would get it out asap, it is only going to get worse.

burberrygodess · 15/01/2025 09:20

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 15/01/2025 09:12

You look like you have an amazing bone structure in your face!

Thank you, very nice of you to say.

Yes I’ve had filler before but it’s been 8 years since I had it in the eye area.

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northernballer · 15/01/2025 09:20

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 15/01/2025 09:12

You look like you have an amazing bone structure in your face!

That was my first thought!

OP excema is really shit and I am sorry you went through it. Even though I'm sure you look fine to everyone else I can understand why it upsets you and you want to change it, it is totally your choice what you do with your face and noone should judge you for it. I don't think people understand what it's like to have a skin condition on your face and how much it can affect you.

I have no idea about filler, but I very much hope you get it sorted and feel better about it soon.

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 15/01/2025 09:12

You look like you have an amazing bone structure in your face!

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 15/01/2025 09:11

Have you had filler before?

Had it always been smooth from the off?

Just wondering what is reasonable expectation with filler and it needing to settle.