Under the eyes, in Alexandria.
Tired eyes have four different causes, and each needs a different answer. We find yours first — then Salmon DNA, a booster, cheek support or a little filler.
Why eyes look tired.
"Dark circles" is one name for four different things: a hollow between the eye and the cheek that casts a shadow; thin, dark skin that shows the blood vessels beneath; fine lines and crêpiness; or a cheek that has dropped and left the eye looking sunken. Most people have two of these at once.
Filler fixes a hollow and nothing else — and placed in thin skin it can show as a blue line or a puffy bag. So at Injection Studio we start with the cause. Thin skin gets Salmon DNA, lines get a booster, a dropped cheek gets cheek support, and only a true hollow gets a small, careful amount of tear-trough filler with a cannula.
The four answers
Often two of them in one plan.
The cause first, then the needle.
The most common under-eye mistake is filler in skin that needed repair. We say no to that, even when you ask.
Your visit.
- Consultation & analysisWe look at the under-eye in daylight and with you smiling, press gently to see if the colour is skin or shadow, and check the cheek. We tell you honestly what will and won't help.
- A plan for your eyesWhich of the four, in what order. Skin repair usually comes before any filler.
- The treatmentNumbing cream, then very fine injections or a cannula. 20–40 minutes. Small bumps for a day with boosters; a little swelling for a few days with filler.
- Aftercare & check-inCold compress, sleep with your head raised for two nights, no rubbing. We see you at two weeks and plan the next session.
Questions people ask.
What is the best treatment for dark circles?
It depends on the cause. For thin, dark skin: Salmon DNA. For a hollow: a little filler or cheek support. For lines: a booster. A consultation that looks at the cause saves you from paying for the wrong one.
Does under-eye filler look puffy or blue?
It can, when too much is used or it is placed in thin skin. That is why we use a cannula, small amounts, a soft product, and often treat the cheek instead of the eye.
What is Salmon DNA for the under-eye?
Polynucleotides from salmon that repair the skin and calm the colour. It is the right treatment when the problem is the skin itself, which is most of the time. Three sessions.
How long do results last?
Salmon DNA and boosters: 6–9 months, then a top-up. Under-eye filler: 12–18 months, because the area barely moves.
Is there downtime?
Boosters: small bumps for a few hours. Filler: a little swelling for 2–5 days and possibly a bruise. Plan two weeks before an event.
Can Botox help under the eyes?
Botox treats the crow's feet at the corner and can soften a tight muscle under the eye in some people. It does not treat hollows or dark skin.
How much does it cost?
It depends on which treatment and how many sessions. Dr. Sara gives you the exact plan and its cost at the consultation, before any treatment.
Results vary from person to person. This page is general information, not medical advice; your treatment is decided at your consultation with Dr. Sara El Hamawy.