TEAR TROUGH CORRECTION
The Tear Trough is the inner portion of the lower eyelid that in some individuals appears sunken and hollow. As we age, there is a natural decrease in fatty tissue under the lower eyelid and upper cheek area. The skin and muscles of the lower lid slowly lose elasticity, become hollow and no longer remain tightly secured in place. These changes can eventually cause the tear trough depression to become puffy or bulge away from the face. When the tissue under the eye pushes outward, “bags” begin to develop. As we age, there is a natural decrease in fatty tissue under the lower eyelid and upper cheek area. The unevenness of the area can become shadowy, which in turn will look like “dark circles” under the eyes. No matter how much makeup is worn, the face can still look tired and aged. Tear trough rejuvenation or correction with dermal fillers is popular with both men and women who want to look more rested, youthful and refreshed.
EXPECTED RESULTS AFTER TEAR TROUGH INJECTIONS
- Decreased hollowness underneath the eyes
- Diminished appearance of under-eye “dark circles”
- Reduced appearance of under swelling or “bags”
- Overall more awake, refreshed, and rested appearance.
IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR TEAR TROUGH INJECTIONS
- Have mild to moderate hollowness underneath the eyes.
- Desire to decrease the appearance of under eye dark circles.
- Are consistently being told by friends and family that their eyes appear “tired” or asked if they “got enough sleep”.
- Are not on any medications that affect bleeding.
WHEN IS SURGERY A BETTER OPTION FOR TEAR TROUGH CORRECTION?
Sometimes, patients can enjoy greater benefits from undergoing a surgical procedure. This is particularly true if their lower eyelids or lower eyelid muscles have too much laxity or looseness or they have larger lower eyelid bags or festoons, which are pouches of tissue in the cheek area right below the lower eyelid
TEAR TROUGH INJECTION TECHNIQUE
The depressions between the lower eyelid and upper cheek are known as tear troughs. They extend outwards and downwards towards the cheek. Aging causes tear troughs to become deeper, longer, and more shadowed. Finely placing a tiny and well-dispersed amount of hyaluronic acid filler in the tear trough region helps to smoothen the appearance of the under eyes and refresh the overall appearance of the face. Tear trough injections require an experienced practitioner as it is an advanced area for cosmetic enhancement.
Careless injection techniques and inexperience can result in poor aesthetic outcomes.
BEST TYPES OF DERMAL FILLERS USED FOR TEAR TROUGH CORRECTION
The type of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler selected for tear trough injection is based on a number of factors that include skin type, anatomical concern, skin texture, and thickness. The most commonly preferred dermal fillers for this area include Restylane-L and Juvederm Volbella.
At Elite Aesthetics Med Spa, our experienced practitioners have over 20 years experience injecting advanced areas including the Tear Trough. Let us help guide you at your complimentary consultation. Call us today to schedule at 908-393-2576.
