This is a primary non-surgical method and is indicated for young patients or those with early ocular socket depression. Because these patients still have sufficient eyelid thickness and collagen, the physician directly injects lower molecular weight hyaluronic acids to the subcutaneous tissues to reinforce the eyelids, thus temporarily improving or mitigating the sunken eyelid problem. Generally, an injection of only 1 cc of hyaluronic acids into both eyes is sufficient, and the results prolong last for approximately 6 months.

Treatment conditions

Duration

0min

Type of anesthesia: Topical anesthesia
Surgical incision: No
Recovery: No
Removal of stitches: No

General instructions

Avoid smoking and alcohol and ocular compression and massage for 3 months postoperatively.
Avoid hot springs, saunas, baking ovens, and other overheated environments for 6 months postoperatively.

Ideal candidates

Young patients or those with early ocular socket depression
Patients with mild ocular depression after double eyelid surgery
Those with abundant skin but exophthalmos
Those recovering and who are unable to go through the surgery

Potential complications

Temporary lumps
Eyelid unevenness
Asymmetry
Premature absorption

Treatment advantages

It does not need require the surgery and presents a rapid recovery.
There are almost no postoperative discomforts, so special care is unnecessary.
It temporarily corrects the problems and delays the time of operation.

Treatment drawbacks

It is not suitable for patients having too thin eyelids or severe ocular depression.
It needs to be injected every 6 months, so the long-term expenses are high.
An iImproper injection may lead to eyelid lumps or even affect vision.