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What are Tear Troughs?
The tear trough is the area under the eyes, located between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek. It is a natural anatomical feature however it can be particularly prominent in some individuals, and can deepen with age in others.
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Characteristics of prominent tear troughs:
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Hollow appearance
Dark circle
Appearing tired
Patient selection is particularly important when considering a tear trough treatment. If there is excessive skin laxity or a prominent bag underneath the eyes, it is unlikely tear trough filler will be suitable and may in fact worsen the appearance.
In patient where the issue is predominantly related the skin quality underneath the eyes, polynucleotides are often the preferred choice
FAQs
How long do the results last?
Typically tear trough filler results last around 12-18 months
When Will I See the Results?
The results are apparent immediately, however it will usually take 2 weeks before the filler settles and swelling is completely resolved.
What is the Downtime?
This will vary from person-to-person. Some will have no bruising and very mild swelling that is gone within a day or two, whereas some will have noticeable bruising and slightly more pronounced swelling that can take a few days to fully settle. We would always encourage our patients to plan for the more noticeable outcome.
Will it Hurt and How Long Does it Take?
We use a topical numbing cream prior to injecting which is generally very effective. Whilst you can often still feel a small scratch when being injected, it's a generally very well tolerated procedure. The procedure itself can take between 10-20 minutes depending on complexity.
How Much does Tear Trough Filler Cost?
1ml - £325