Medical aesthetic procedure

Happy 36th birthday, Paul! 🎂 From the picture I can see you have great, very youthful skin, and what you're noticing looks much more like natural bone structure and genetic orbital anatomy rather than aging. Has this hollow always been there naturally, or is it something you've only noticed recently? ​I haven't had in-office procedures done myself either, but if you do decide to explore them, definitely start with an in-depth consultation with a medical specialist to see if your orbital anatomy is a good candidate for tear-trough filler before committing! What is important is to find a studio where they do multiple procedures, not a targeted one, otherwise they may manipulate you to do what they want to do on you 😉 I have read a bit about the two procedures: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Filler: If your main concern is the actual physical hollow/depth, filler is the only non-surgical option that creates immediate structural volume to level out that shadow. However, because the under-eye area has complex lymphatics and thin skin, it is critical to go only to an experienced oculoplastic surgeon or board-certified dermatologist who uses a cannula to avoid migration or puffiness. ​PRP / PRF (Platelet-Rich Plasma): PRP releases growth factors to improve skin quality, thickness, and fine crepiness over several sessions. But it is not a volumizer—it won't fill a deep anatomical hollow. One extra perspective to keep in mind, especially in K-beauty: having natural dimension and soft structure under the eyes isn't seen as a flaw at all—it's actually celebrated (Aegyo-sal) because it gives the eyes warmth and a youthful, smiling appearance! 💫 Hope this helps!!

I don’t have advice but just wanted to say Happy Birthday and that you look great for 36!

Hi Paul! Happy birthday! I have hyaluronic acid filler in many parts of my face but not yet under my eyes. However; that is something I am looking into. I currently have it in my lips, marionette lines and cheeks. I think it’s a great product and makes a big difference to me. I’m in my mid 40’s and had lost some weight so parts of my face looked a bit sunken. The difference was subtle enough but made me look younger and fresher. It lasts me anywhere from 9-18 months and I have had zero side effects. If you go to a good doctor I think that filler is well worth trying! Good luck ⭐️

Hyaluronic Acid can also migrate. I have the same type of shadows. Keep your bones! You are only 36 years old ( happy really belated birthday 🎂!) and bones do shrink with time. @Mariacasino is absolutely right. People are having procedures to get those beautiful eyes you have. Please consider other options, for example topical serums and such for eye brightening. Keep in mind your shadows can change depending on lighting. I started using a product from Dong-A Pharm called Melatoning which has 2% hydroquinone that I dot on after my Calecim and eye serum. It gradually has helped with shadowing. Also, skin gets thinner in the eye area over time, so any products that can help thicken your skin is important. Retinoids, peptides, and vitamin C are the most effective topical ingredients to help thicken the delicate under-eye skin that has thinned due to aging. Dermatologists widely recommend these collagen-stimulating agents alongside deep hydrators like hyaluronic acid to rebuild dermal volume and increase structural resilience over time. Retin8 is a great product to help with thickening the skin barrier. Korean skincare is uniquely suited for treating thin under-eye skin and age-related troughs like ours. While Western skincare often relies on high-strength, potentially aggressive acids, fillers and painful bone shaving, Korean product formulation prioritizes deep, multi-layered hydration mixed with gentle, slow-release collagen boosters. This approach strengthens and "re-inflates" thinned skin tissue without triggering the inflammation that can make hollows look worse. My cat woke me up so here I am, giving my two cents. 🙃