
A prominent sign of aging is hollowness under your eyes. Yes, as you age, you have to contend not only with fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes but also with a sunken appearance around the lower eyelids. Well, this under-eye portion is also referred to as the tear trough, which is the meeting point of the lower eyelids and upper cheeks.
Now, as you become older, this under-eye portion could start displaying signs of fatigue and hollowness.
The good news is that you have a range of treatment options to improve the appearance of your tear troughs and revitalize your skin, including surgeries and non-surgical techniques. Let’s explore more about these treatments herein.
The under-eye area is referred to as tear troughs, which start looking hollow because of the aging process. Well, there are various other causes for this shadowy look in this delicate under-eye portion. These include excessive sun exposure, genetic factors, inadequate sleep, dehydration, and allergies – to list a few.
Thankfully, you have a range of treatments that address your tear trough concerns. Yes, you can opt for surgical or non-invasive procedures to improve the appearance of this sensitive facial portion. Tear trough fillers, tear trough mesotherapy, and tear trough threads are among your minimally invasive treatment options to reduce this hollowing effect under your eyes. In surgical treatments, your choices are between implants and the Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure.
Upon you approaching our qualified dermatologists for tear trough treatment, we first hold a detailed consultation with you. This session helps us to understand your skin concerns and learn about your treatment goals.
Plus, we determine if you are suitable for a given tear trough treatment. Once you are found to be an ideal candidate for the procedure, we discuss the pre-treatment and post-treatment care guidelines, along with the related risks and benefits. After you agree to the given terms and conditions, we initiate the treatment process.
During the treatment sessions, your tear troughs are first cleansed. This is followed by the application of a topical numbing cream. We use fine needles and a cannula to administer the fillers into the treatment sites alongside the tear troughs, which requires expertise and precision.
Bruising and swelling are some mild side effects of this procedure, which alleviate within a few days.
As part of tear trough treatment, the troughs are filled up, imparting a youthful look to your eyes and face.
Non-Invasive Treatment Options
The various non-invasive tear trough treatments include:
Surgical Options
People seeking permanent solutions for their discolored tear troughs can consider surgery. Lower blepharoplasty procedures and implants are included in this lot.
Take the First Step Toward Looking and Feeling Younger!
Restore volume in the under-eye portion and improve your overall look with Kosmoderma’s Tear Trough Treatments. Get in touch with our skin specialists to avail your free consultation and pave the way for younger-looking skin.
You are a suitable candidate for tear trough treatment if you have good skin elasticity, a healthy complexion, and visible signs of volume loss under the eyes. You should also opt for this procedure when you experience mild to moderate sagging in the under-eye area. However, you must know that the treatment results are not permanent and you should be realistic about your expectations when undergoing this procedure.
Tear trough treatment is painless, without involving any incisions or downtime. Moreover, it imparts natural-looking results, whereby your skin looks radiant and younger. Also, this procedure is quick; a single treatment session lasts for about 60 minutes. Plus, no major side effects are seen after undergoing this treatment, which makes it possible for you to resume your daily schedule immediately.
Among the minimally invasive procedures to treat discoloration in the tear troughs are tear trough mesotherapy, tear trough fillers, and tear trough threads.