Under-eye hollows are not always caused by volume loss. In many cases, they are connected to muscle tension, restricted movement, and adhesions that limit how the face supports itself. One key muscle involved in this area is the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, which helps support the under-eye and upper cheek.
This muscle connects beside the nose to help lift the nose, but another part of it also connects to the eye area. It is part of a triangular connection across the mid-face, linking the side of the nose, upper lip, and under-eye area. When this connection becomes tight or restricted, the under-eye can appear hollow because the muscle cannot lift or rebound naturally.
Many people try to lift this area from the outside. While that can help temporarily, deeper and more lasting change often comes from working from the inside out. Using a clean finger inside the mouth allows you to reach deeper layers of the muscle that surface massage cannot access.
Some tenderness is normal during this process. That sensation often indicates adhesions are being released. Adhesions are sticky layers of tension that restrict muscle movement. As they loosen, the muscle can soften, lengthen, and regain its natural bounce, helping to support the under-eye area over time.
A simple way to stay consistent is to practice this technique daily, such as while brushing your teeth. Small, regular habits create gradual but meaningful changes in facial posture and muscle balance.
Final Thoughts
This approach is not about forcing lift, draining fluid, or chasing instant results. It is not a milking or lymphatic technique. Instead, it focuses on restoring healthy muscle movement and improving facial posture from within.
When the muscles of the mid-face are free to move and properly supported, the under-eye area can look more balanced, refreshed, and naturally supported. Consistency, patience, and gentle awareness matter more than intensity.
Listen to your body and work slowly. The goal is to support the face, not strain it. Over time, inside-out work can help improve not only under-eye hollows, but also overall facial harmony and posture.