Rested, not treated
Filling the hollow removes the shadow — often the single highest-impact change for a tired-looking face.
Dermal Fillers
Under-Eye Rejuvenation in Calgary
Tear-trough hollowing casts shadows that read as exhaustion. Careful, conservative filler placement — by injectors who treat this delicate area daily — restores smooth light under the eyes.
- Appointment
- 45–60 min
- Results appear
- Immediate (settles 2–4 weeks)
- Results last
- 12–18 months
- Downtime
- 48–72 hrs of possible swelling
- Investment
- From $300
Why clients choose it
The case for under-eye rejuvenation
Specialist-level caution
The tear trough is the most technique-sensitive filler area on the face. We treat it conservatively, with cannula-first technique.
Brighter without makeup
Many clients stop reaching for concealer altogether once the shadow is gone.
Honest candidacy screening
Not every under-eye should be filled. If yours is better served another way, we’ll say so at consultation — before you spend anything.
Long-lasting delicacy
The under-eye moves little, so well-placed filler here often lasts 12–18 months.
Candidacy
Is this treatment for you?
Honest screening is the foundation of a good result. Here's who tends to benefit — and who we'd guide toward something better suited.
A strong fit if you have
- Hollowing or shadows under the eyes despite good sleep
- A visible groove between lower eyelid and cheek
- Concealer that gathers in the crease instead of covering
- Genetic (not just age-related) under-eye hollows
We'll advise alternatives for
- Significant under-eye puffiness or fat prolapse (filler can worsen this)
- Very thin skin with pronounced pigmentation — we’ll recommend alternatives
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The experience
What your appointment looks like
Unhurried by design. Every step exists so that the treatment itself is the least eventful part of your visit.
Reserve your consultation-
Candidacy assessment
20 minWe evaluate skin quality, hollowing pattern, and mid-face support. Some under-eyes are best treated via the cheek first — or not with filler at all.
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Preparation
15 minTopical numbing and clinical prep for a comfortable, unhurried treatment.
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Cannula placement
15 minA soft, HA filler designed for the tear trough is placed with a blunt cannula — minimizing bruising and maximizing safety in this delicate area.
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Review at two–four weeks
IncludedThe under-eye settles slowly. We assess the final result together and fine-tune conservatively if needed.
Aftercare
Recovery, realistically
- Mild swelling for 48–72 hours is common; cool compresses help
- Bruising is possible — plan two weeks ahead of important events
- Sleep slightly elevated for two nights
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours and rubbing the area for a week
- Judge nothing before two weeks; the trough settles gradually
Results timeline
What happens when
- Immediately Hollow visibly softened, with some swelling.
- Week 1 Swelling settles; light returns to the under-eye.
- Weeks 2–4 Fully integrated result. Review and fine-tuning happen here.
- Months 12–18 Slow, graceful fade. Many clients need only small maintenance.
Investment
Transparent, in writing
You'll never hear a price for the first time at the till. Every plan is quoted in writing at consultation — and consultations are complimentary.
$300
Most treatments use 0.5–1 syringe ($300–$500)
Includes your two-week review and any conservative fine-tuning at that visit.
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Before & after
A note on reviews
We're new, and we'll say so.
You won't find borrowed testimonials here. TOX & TONIC is newly opening in Calgary — our first reviews will be written by founding clients, who book first and keep their founding rates for a year. The standard those reviews will describe starts at your consultation.
About becoming a founding clientQuestions
Under-Eye Rejuvenation — asked & answered
Am I a good candidate for under-eye filler?
The best candidates have true hollowing — a groove or shadow between the lower lid and cheek — with reasonable skin quality. Puffiness, prominent fat pads, or very crepey skin usually call for different approaches, and we’ll tell you honestly at your complimentary consultation.
Is under-eye filler safe?
In appropriately trained medical hands, yes — but this is the most technique-sensitive area on the face, which is why it should never be a bargain hunt. We use blunt cannula technique, soft HA fillers designed for the tear trough, conservative volumes, and full emergency protocols.
Why do you use a cannula instead of a needle?
A blunt-tipped cannula pushes past vessels rather than through them, which meaningfully reduces both bruising risk and the risk of vascular complications in this delicate area. It’s the standard of care we choose for tear troughs.
How long does under-eye filler last?
Because the area moves very little, results typically last 12–18 months — often among the longest-lasting filler areas on the face.
Will it fix my dark circles?
It depends what causes them. Shadow from hollowing: yes, often dramatically. Pigmentation in the skin itself: no — but we’ll identify which you have at consultation and point you toward what actually works.
Under-eye filler in Calgary — the honest version
Under-eye filler is the treatment our injectors decline most often — and that’s precisely why our results hold up. The tear trough rewards restraint: the right client, a soft hyaluronic acid product, blunt cannula technique, and conservative volumes placed by a licensed medical professional who treats this area every week.
If you’ve been told you look tired more often than you feel tired, start with a complimentary consultation. We’ll determine whether your under-eye shadow comes from hollowing (fillable), pigment (not fillable), or mid-face descent (treated differently) — and design accordingly, even when the honest answer is “not filler.”
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