I looked like I slept. That was new.
Most mornings my face says I read till two. Concealer helped until it did not. I tried cold spoons, caffeine rollers, eye patches that promised miracles, and a thousand tiny taps. Cute, not game changing.
At KANDL I asked for the undereye fix that still looks like me. No heavy filler. No puffy surprise. The plan was simple. Tackle texture and tone, then support the area so light bounces again.
The consult that felt like a plan
We looked at three things in good light.
- Shadow from the tear trough.
- Crepey texture that eats makeup by four.
- Pigment that reads as tired.
The verdict. My hollow was mild. Texture and tone did the heavy lifting on the tired look. Perfect for a combo of RF microneedling around the eyes plus PRP for brightness and fine lines. If I ever add a touch of filler, it will be tiny and only after the skin looks stronger.
Session one RF microneedling
Topical numbing. A series of quick stamps around the undereye and upper cheek. It feels like tiny pins with warmth, then a flushed glow. I was pink that evening and normal the next day. Makeup sat better by week two. Pores looked smaller on the upper cheek, and fine lines did not swallow concealer.
Session two PRP, the “own blood” glow
They drew a small tube of my blood, spun it, and used the golden plasma where I needed help most. A few gentle passes by microneedling, then a light layer under the eye. I felt puffy for a few hours, then fine. Over the next month my undereye looked brighter, not ballooned, and the crepe eased up.
Timing and aftercare that kept it easy
- Two sessions, four weeks apart. I may do a third if I want more.
- SPF every day. Mineral works best for me.
- No retinol for five to seven days after each session.
- Hyaluronic acid and a boring moisturizer while healing.
- No hot yoga that day. Learned that one the sweaty way.
What changed and what did not
Changed
- The shadow softened so I looked rested, even on bad sleep.
- Makeup stopped creasing into tiny lines at lunch.
- Photos needed less brightening.
Did not change
- I still look like me. Movement stayed natural.
- No odd puff under certain lights, which filler can do if overdone.
- No one asked who “did” me. They asked if I went on vacation.
Who this is for
- Mild to moderate tear trough shadow.
- Crepey texture or fine lines under the eyes.
- Pigment from sun or past irritation.
- People who want subtle and steady improvement.
Who should talk about other options
- Deep hollows that look carved.
- Significant undereye bags or fat pads.
- Ongoing eczema or dermatitis in the area.
In those cases you want a tailored plan. Sometimes that is a tiny amount of filler with a very light hand. Sometimes it is laser or a different approach. The point is to match the tool to the face, not the trend.
The KANDL part
Rania mapped the treatment so nothing overlapped on healing days. Dr.Frohar reviewed my goals and kept the plan conservative. I left with instructions that fit real life. No drama, no mystery, just small choices that add up.
If you want your eyes to look awake without the overfilled look, book a consult and ask about RF microneedling plus PRP for the undereye and upper cheek. Bring your concealer. Try it on after. You will see why I am sold.
