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Treating dark circles is no longer a Hollywood secret. At Dr Scott Allison’s Clinic, We specialise in this delicate area with a treatment that delivers results – tear trough filler
In medical terms, the hollows in the area between your lower eyelid, cheek and nose are called tear troughs and they can give you the appearance of dark circles and under eye bags.
At Dr. Scott Allison, we specialise in minimally invasive procedures and tear trough filler is one of our most sought after treatments. Unlike eye cream brands, we offer personalised solutions designed to help you achieve all your skin goals. We evaluate different areas of your skin before suggesting the right procedure.
What causes dark circles and under-eye bags?
There isn’t just one reason why you may have them. They can appear due to genetics or ageing.
- Ageing: As we age, we lose a natural protein called collagen in our skin that gives us volume and a ‘lift’ in our faces. In fact, after we turn 20, we lose 1-2% collagen production, every year! This creates depressions and hollows under our eyes, giving us the tear troughs we all despise. With ageing, we also tend to lose mid-cheek bone support, making our skin appear loose and drawn out.
- Natural Anatomy: There are many anatomical reasons as to why you may develop sunken eyes. Sunken eyes often occur due to allergies and your body’s natural fluid retention under your eyes.
- Genetics: In most cases, tear troughs occur due to genetics rather than age. A lot of our patients who have this procedure are quite young. If any of your parents had tear troughs naturally, there’s a high chance that you may have them as well.
What does the tear trough filler procedure entail?
When you come in for a consultation, we evaluate factors such as the bony structures in your eye socket and the volume under your eyes. This assessment allows us to offer you a tailored solution to improve the appearance of your tear troughs and reduce the hollow tear trough effect.
What Does the Tear Trough Filler Treatment Involve?
The tear trough filler treatment generally takes about 4 weeks and happens in two stages. Our goal in the first stage is to achieve approximately 80% improvement in the tear trough area. We then refine the results in the second stage to avoid any puffiness and ensure a natural look. This staged approach is essential for enhancing the under-eye area without creating an overly full appearance.
Each procedure is unique, but here’s a general breakdown of how we typically approach tear trough rejuvenation:
1. Bony Support
We first enhance the structure of your eye orbit (the bony structure surrounding the eye) to provide foundational support. We use a structural filler to improve eye hollows by reinforcing the bony support around the eyes.
2. Volume Replacement
Next, we focus on replacing the volume loss in the deep tear troughs beneath the eye muscles. By adding volume to the tear trough region, we create a subtle lift to reduce the sunken appearance of the eyes and soften tear trough hollowing.
3. Tear Trough Filler
In the tear trough area, small amounts of dermal filler are placed at the innermost point of the eye. We use hyaluronic acid dermal fillers for this purpose, which are designed to address the appearance of tear troughs. If you’re concerned about discomfort, a topical numbing agent is applied to make the injections more comfortable.
4. Blending
Finally, we blend the transition between the tear trough area and the cheek, also known as the lid-cheek junction. This step ensures a smooth, youthful appearance that complements the natural contours of your face.
Possible Side Effects & Aftercare
The eye area is extremely complex and delicate, with many blood vessels. Some bruising and swelling are common after tear trough injections and typically subside within a few weeks.
Aftercare for tear trough filler is similar to other dermal filler treatments:
- Avoid makeup for 4 hours.
- No exercise for the next 24 hours.
- Avoid alcohol that evening to minimize bruising.
- Apply ice to help with swelling and bruising.
- Refrain from swimming for one week.
Beyond these side effects, you can expect a boost in confidence and a youthful, refreshed look that lasts for months! Tear trough filler results are typically immediate, offering a noticeable improvement in the appearance of hollow tear troughs.
If you’re ready to restore volume to the under-eye area, tear trough filler may be the perfect option for you. Our experienced cosmetic team, led by Dr. Scott Allison, specializes in dermal filler treatments designed to help you achieve the desired outcome with subtle, natural results.
Who is Dr Scott Allison?
Dr. Scott Allison is an expert Cosmetic Physician and international trainer in cosmetic injectables who is based in Brisbane. With extensive experience in dermal fillers, cosmetic injectables, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures like pearl laser fusion, Dr. Scott can tailor a treatment to suit your individual needs. Book in for a free consultation or call 1300 165 374.
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