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Apgujeong, Gangnam · Mon - Fri 10:00 - 19:30English / Korean / Chinese (Mandarin)
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Under-Eye Hollows & Dark Circles

Dark circles can come from a hollow that casts a shadow, from pigment, from visible vessels or from thin skin, and often from a mix. Because the cause decides the treatment, a quote written before an exam is a guess. The under-eye area is also delicate, so cost should never be the main deciding factor.

Common causes

  • Loss of volume in the tear trough, creating a shadow
  • Thin skin that shows the vessels beneath
  • Pigment, which is more common in some skin types
  • Allergies, fatigue and rubbing the eyes
  • Genetic facial structure

How doctors usually approach it

Identify the type
The doctor checks whether the circle is shadow, color or vessel based, sometimes by gentle stretching of the skin.
Filler for hollows
A small amount of soft hyaluronic acid filler can soften a hollow. It is priced by volume and needs a skilled injector.
Boosters for skin quality
Polynucleotide or similar boosters and PRP aim to improve thin, crepey skin over a series.
Circulation support
Carboxytherapy is used in some clinics for vessel-related darkness, with subtle results.
Protect and manage
Sunscreen, sleep and allergy control support any procedure.

Budgeting for under-eye concerns: how plans are priced

The decision that moves the budget most is the choice of method. Filler is typically one or two small-volume visits, with the product refreshed after many months. Boosters and PRP are short series of sessions weeks apart. Carboxytherapy is a series of brief visits. Ask the doctor which cause is dominant and to price only the steps that address it.

Units matter in this area because the volume is small. A filler quote should state the product and the amount, often a fraction of a cc, and say whether both eyes are included. Quotes that list a large amount for this region deserve a question. Ask also about follow-up, since a review visit allows a small correction, and about whether a dissolving agent would be used and charged if a problem arose.

Risk is part of the cost. Swelling and bruising are common, lumps or a bluish tint can appear, and rarely vessel blockage can threaten vision and needs emergency care. This is why the injector's skill and a clear complication plan matter more than the headline figure. Not every under-eye circle is suited to filler, and pigment-based darkness may not respond. A cautious first step is usually better value than a bundle.

Under-Eye Hollows & Dark Circles: common questions

Is filler always the answer for dark circles?

No. It helps hollow-related shadows but not pigment or vessel-based darkness.

How much filler is used under the eyes?

Usually a small amount. Ask for the volume and whether it covers both eyes.

Do I need several sessions?

Boosters and PRP are given as a series; filler is often one or two visits.

Is a correction visit included?

Practice varies. Ask before you pay.

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Area
Apgujeong, Gangnam
Nearest station
Apgujeong Station (Line 3)
Mon - Fri
10:00 - 19:30
Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Sun & public holidays
Closed