Lower eye is trendy, but does it work? A Cosmo editor finds out

PRP stands for platelet -rich plasma. “Everyone has PRP in the blood and by turning a blood sample at a very high speed at a centrifuge we can separate the components of the blood so that the PRP can be extracted and used in injections,” explains Dr. Dr. Diamond. So why do we take care of using PRP, do you ask? “When the growth factors and anti -inflammatory cytokines are released in PRP, it induces a natural reaction of wound healing and promotes the repair of damaged tissue in a treated area,” says Dr. Diamond. Consider it as an anti-aging fuel that is loaded with repairs and regeneration.

PRP is currently used in different types in various medicine specialties, from the treatment of joint injuries to renewable hair. It also has a strong presence in the world of aesthetics, since PRP improves blood circulation and blood flow and stimulates collagen and elastin production, explains Dr. Diamond. “These mechanisms can help treat fine lines and wrinkles, loss of volume, hyperpigmentation, crepey skin and acne scars,” he adds. What brings us …

Since PRP can activate the collagen synthesis (memory: collagen is the protein in the skin that is smooth, plump and narrow) in areas where it is injected under the eyes, says Dr. Diamond. He adds that PRP can also help with swelling: “By supporting problems with lymphatic obstruction, which occurred under the eyes due to a problematic tear filler or natural water retention.” All of this means that PRP can basically press the reset button on tired eyes and signs of aging … everything by using the power of something that its own body produces in a natural way.

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How long your PRP takes depends on how many treatments you had. “If you only carry out treatment, the results will probably only be short -lived, which is why we recommend the patient to carry out a number of treatments every four to six weeks,” explains Dr. Diamond. After this first row of treatments, you can expect the results of your PRP to last between six months and two years depending on the age and lifestyle. In order to maintain your results, Dr. Diamond also quarterly or semi -annual PRP injections.

As with all cosmetic treatments, the costs of PRP can vary strongly depending on the location, provider and the number of injections required. However, you generally expect to pay between 500 and 2,000 US dollars per session. This is obviously expensive, but remember that PRP has a variety of advantages for your under-eye-and the effects can also be experienced in the long term.

Dr. Diamond likes to consider PRP as a natural alternative to the filler. However, there are some important differences. On the one hand, the filler under the eye is generally a one-and-done situation (which means that they are injected and then see a volume improvement immediately), but PRP is a long game and requires several sessions to get the full result too see, says Dr. Dr. Diamond. The filler is also used to restore the volume under the eyes. And while this additional volume can help with fine lines and the crepey texture, it does not regenerate the skin quality as PRP is. Dr. Diamond says that it often uses PRP and fillers to treat the area under the eye and superficially inject the PRP in order to claim the concerns regarding the skin structure and the filler deeper on the orbital bones for the restoration of the volume.

It is also worth noting that fillers under the eyes are equipped with more risks as a filler in other facial areas (therefore the bad rap filler is under the eye on social) and it can sometimes look unnatural. These are both particularly correct if they go to an inexperienced injector.

I have with Dr. Diamond on the go PRP as part of its famous, favorite instacts attempts (a laser treatment, a microne with PRP and a collagen sheet metal mask belongs). I did not go to the facial treatment, the expected to bring PRP under the eye, but after I had examined my facial features, DR. DIAMOND said I was a good candidate for targeted injections under the eye because I was with dark circles, Creepey texture and hollow (the realities of a 1-year-old, I think). I am not squeamish with blood or needles and had previously done PRP with micronedling and loved the results, so I was totally a game to take the injection route under my eyes.

Dr. Diamond's nurse went to work to draw my blood – it is no different from the routine bloodwork that she would do in a laboratory or in the doctor's office – and then she brought her to a machine that separated the PRP from my blood . To my surprise, the PRP does not look like blood – it is a thick liquid with a golden color.

Now to the injections – which are equipped with both good and bad news. We will start with the good news first, that is that the process is incredibly fast. Two injections, one under each eye, and they are finished in less than a minute. Now to the bad news that this minute found incredibly painful. Every injection felt like a sharp bee sting that made my eyes tear away immediately. I was honestly surprised because I came across botox with Botox several times and never found it uncomfortable, but Dr. Diamond explained that PRP is not the needle that goes into the skin that is painful, it is the acidic nature of the PRP.

However, the pain disappears shortly after the injections and there are no downtime, so you can quickly overcome all of the trauma. I had a bit of redness after the injection, which turned into a small bruise under one eye that stayed for a few days. The skin in which I was injected also felt slightly tender for a day after the injection, but nothing big. All in all, this was really a zero-downtime process for me.

Since I have only made PRP injections on the go and it is recommended to make a number of four to six, I cannot completely talk about how well treatment to improve my skin structure, my dark circles and the volume loss works. That means I think after only one treatment, my area looks more refreshing under the eye. The effect is of course subtle, but it usually takes time a lot of skin tint and concealer to completely hide my dark rings. After the PRP, I could simply use my skin tint and a quick passage of a light concealer so that my area looks nice and bright under the eye. I also had this little purple vein under my right eye, and after a round PRP it is hardly noticeable. I don't have a real before and after setting for sharing, since my PRP injections were somehow spontaneous, but you can see better in the following pictures how my under-eyes look better than usual:

Although I am not an official “after” fuck, I am three weeks after the PRP injections that carry much less make-up around my eyes than normal … and don't look incredibly tired !!

I still have under-eye corners, shadows and fine lines (and will still make half-year botox to smooth it), but would be 100 percent a number of PRP treatments in the future to refresh a complete refresher receive. Despite the pain, I like the idea that my body does the work to repair yourself. And the fact that the treatment does not occur in my book without downtime and a very minimal risk.

Lauren Balsamo Is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan With more than a decade of experience in research, writing and processing skin care stories that range from the best peeling for sensitive skin to a comprehensive hydrafacial review. She regularly tests and analyzes new cosmetic treatments, while she works with the best dermatologists in the industry, plastic surgeons and aestheticians to assess new technologies.

Lauren Balsamo is a deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, Where she writes, edited and produced all kinds of beauty content – from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. It has covered beauty for nine years Cosmopolitan and contributed to this Health of women And Seventeen Magazine too. Follow her on Instagram.