There are three different conditions which can cause droopy eyelids, each of which is treated differently. Many people with droopy eyelids have a condition known as dermatochalasis, excess upper eyelid skin.

Patients who are interested in lower eyelid filler injections frequently ask if I use a cannula or a needle to perform the injections. My answer is that after trying both techniques, I find that my results are much better when using a needle.

Injecting fillers under the eyes is a very difficult and nuanced procedure. Very few doctors perform these injections due to the complexities of treating this area. Dr. Kapadia is one of the most experienced doctors in the country with this procedure and has treated more than 2000 patients with under eye fillers.

Patients who have bags under their eyes often wonder if they are best treated with filler injections or lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty surgery). Nothing can take the place of an in-person consultation, but this post is meant to help patients understand their options