Tear Trough Filler

What Are Tear Troughs?

The tear trough is the crease between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek. This can be a problem area for a great many people, as it can create a shadow in the lower eye area, which is also referred to as eye bags. The result of this is that the patient appears to have sleepy eyes, dark circles, and an overall tired appearance.

Tear troughs become more visible with the natural ageing process, as the patient suffers volume loss when they get older. Filler treatment could be a potential solution to this problem.

How Does Tear Trough Filler Work?

Tear trough filler actually works by reducing the depth of the tear trough area. To achieve this, the cosmetic surgeon uses special eye filler or dermal fillers with injecting techniques to remedy the volume loss. One could compare it with adding a new fat pad to replace the volume that was lost previously.

Do Tear Trough Fillers Help Dark Circles?

The short answer to this question is yes. As explained earlier, volume loss can cause the tear trough area to become darker and gives the patient a more tired look. By addressing this volume loss with tear trough treatment, dark circles become less apparent and the patient looks more rejuvenated and alert.

How Long Will I Need To Recover After A Tear Trough Treatment?

Patients can leave the clinic as soon as their treatment is completed. However, patients must consider that they can experience some side-effects shortly afterwards. Common side-effects associated with hyaluronic acid filler or other types of filler include swelling, bruising and some mild discomfort. These side-effects usually subside within 72 hours after the procedure.

How Long Will Results Last?

The results from this procedure are permanent but patients must consider that the natural ageing process does continue. So, patients will need to return over the course of time to top up their treatment. Some types of filler are also broken down by the body after six to eighteen months, which means patients will need to return for follow-up treatment.

Is Tear Trough Filler Safe?

Tear trough filler is relatively safe but still requires an experienced cosmetic surgeon to give the injection. Since there are countless nerves and muscles in the face, the cosmetic surgeon must have experience with injectables to avoid complications for the patient in question.

Is Tear Trough Filler Painful?

Filler treatments are usually done in small amounts, which means the patient usually only experiences minor discomfort after their treatment. The procedure itself can also be done with a numbing cream or a local anaesthetic, which ensures the patient is comfortable when the filler is administered.

How Much Does Tear Trough Filler Cost?

The cost of tear trough filler is subject to the amount of filler that needs to be used to get optimal results. During a free consultation for new patients, you can obtain a free quote at The Dr Lanzer Clinic for you individual treatment. Alternatively, you can also contact The Dr Lanzer Clinic in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by entering your information on the online enquiry form or contacting us by telephone.

For some examples of tear trough filler or eyelid surgery, please refer to our dermal filler before and after photographs. This section provides illustrative examples of patients who had treatment with dermal filler at our clinic.