Best Treatments for a ‘Tired’ Looking Face That Don’t Involve Quitting Your Job

You’ve slept. You’ve moisturised. You’ve tried drinking more water. And still someone hits you with a “you look tired.” Brilliant.

If your face has that permanently knackered look (even when you’re feeling fine), it’s probably not down to your energy levels - it’s more likely a combination of skin quality, volume loss, and changes in facial structure.

The good news is that it’s fixable. And no, not with a new concealer.

Here are the best treatments for a tired looking face with subtle, natural results (because we don’t do fake fresh here).

Tear Trough Filler To Brighten Up the Under Eyes

Let’s start with the usual suspect: Under your eyes. Dark circles. Hollows. That “I’ve been up since 4am” vibe.

Tear trough filler uses hyaluronic acid to gently restore volume under the eyes, reducing shadows and smoothing the area. Done properly, it brightens the whole face without puffiness or that weird overfilled look.

Gem loves using tear trough filler for clients who say:

“I look tired all the time even when I’m not.”

Polynucleotides That Repair, Not Just Mask

If your skin looks tired, dull, saggy, just a bit meh, then polynucleotides might be the answer. These clever little injectables work on a cellular level to repair and regenerate the skin from within.

They don’t add volume. They rebuild. Think of them as the builders behind the scenes while filler is the decor. Over time, they make your skin behave like younger skin naturally! 

Ideal for:

• Dull, crepey skin

• Fine lines

• Under-eye texture

• Overall “flat” skin tone

Gem loves using polynucleotides for clients who say:

“I just want to look fresher, but not like I’ve had anything done.”

Profhilo Hydrates from the Inside Out

You know when your skin looks dry, saggy and just… lifeless? It could be crying out for hydration, and probably a bit more than your moisturiser has going for it.

Profhilo is an injectable moisturiser that spreads beneath the skin to hydrate and firm from within. It also stimulates collagen and elastin production, giving your face that lit from within look.

Great for when you feel like you’ve aged five years in one.

Gem loves using Profhilo for clients who say:

“My skin just looks a bit flat and tired, nothing seems to wake it up.”

Midface Filler Gives Subtle Lift, Big Difference

Sometimes a tired face isn’t about your eyes, it’s about midface volume loss.

As we age, the fat pads in our cheeks slide south, leaving everything looking a bit deflated. This pulls on the under-eyes and causes deeper folds around the nose and mouth.

By adding a small amount of filler to the cheeks (not the apples - Gem doesn’t do chipmunk chic), we can lift the midface and take pressure off the under eyes without looking like you’ve had anything “done.”

Gem loves using midface filler for clients who say:

“I don’t feel old, but my face just looks a bit... deflated?”

Jawline & Chin Contouring Because Structure Beats Sagging

You might not realise it, but a soft jawline or weak chin can make the face look heavier and more tired. Adding a bit of structure sharpens everything up and lifts the overall profile, especially if you’re dealing with jowls or lower face heaviness.

It’s not about chasing angles. It’s about balance and proportion.

Gem loves using jawline + chin filler for clients who say:

“I feel like my face is melting into my neck.”

Anti Wrinkle Injections That Smooth Without Freezing

Frown lines and crow’s feet can make you look cross or tired even if you’re actually quite chipper.

A few units of Botox (placed carefully) can soften these lines without freezing your face into a blank expression. You’ll still have movement, just less of the “I’ve had three coffees and I still want to cry” look.

Gem loves using anti wrinkle injections for clients who say:

“People keep asking if I’m annoyed or tired when I’m literally fine.”

Best Treatments for a ‘Tired’ Looking Face? I’ve Got You

You don’t have to live with a face that doesn’t match how you feel. The right treatments (in the right hands) can refresh, lift, and brighten your face without overdoing it.

At Aesthetically Refined, we believe in treatments that make you look well rested, not wildly altered. You’ll still look like you, just the version of you that’s been on holiday, had a full night’s sleep, and doesn’t hate mornings quite as much.

Ready to stop looking tired all the time?

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Love,

Gem x