No need to Cry! How to Fix Tear Troughs with Fillers
Tear trough hollows got you down? Kick them to the curb and get the youthful-looking eyes you’ve always dreamed of with dermal fillers.
The eyes are the window into the soul… or so the saying goes. While you may not be able to see someone’s soul through their eyes, you can sometimes tell their age by looking at those sunken tear troughs. Feeling defeated now? Don’t cry! 😢
The magic of dermal fillers can fix those tear troughs hollows so your eyes can remain your best feature. Here’s how fillers can help get rid of dark circles, sunken hollows, and other signs of aging around the eyes.
What are Tear Troughs and Why Do They Form?
Resting beneath your bottom eyelid and right above your cheek is the area known as the ‘tear trough.’ While this area tends to be smooth, plump, and glowing during our younger years, it often starts to become darker, discolored, sunken in, or creased with time.
Those unsightly grooves beneath your eyes can be caused by:
👁️ Weight loss
👁️ Aging
👁️ Sleep issues
👁️ Dehydration
👁️ Allergies
👁️ Genetics
So, what’s a girl to do? Since the sinking nature of tear troughs is the result of volume loss – whether due to aging or some other factor – filling them in is a great way to correct their appearance.
How Do Fillers Work on Tear Troughs?
Dermal fillers are often formulated with hyaluronic acid, which is a substance commonly found in facial creams and serums and is found naturally in the body. The filler is injected in the area under the eye with the goal of “filling in” and replacing the volume lost. Not only does the filler plump up the sunken-in area, but it also smooths out creases and wrinkles. Additionally, filler injections give the skin a boost of collagen.
What is Collagen and What Does it Have to Do with Anti-Aging?
Collagen is one of the main components that contributes to the plump, glowing skin we take for granted in our youth. It’s a protein produced by the body and it acts like a type of scaffolding for the skin, holding it up and providing structural support.
As we age, our body produces less and less collagen, leading to skin that’s wrinkled, creased, or sagging. Any cosmetic treatment that gives your skin a collagen boost will result in younger, plumper-looking skin, which is #goals, right?
What Filler is Best for Tear Troughs?
Recently, Juvederm Volbella XC received the very first FDA approval for tear-trough filler treatments. It can make the under-eye area brighter, correct dark circles, and plump up the area for a younger appearance that makes you look less exhausted all the time.
What to Expect During Tear Trough Filler Treatment
The first step in the under-eye filler process is a consultation. Your injector will discuss your goals for the “problem” area, whether it’s a volume boost, lightening up discoloration, or correcting wrinkles. Before your injections are performed, you’ll need to have a fresh, makeup-free face to avoid irritation at the injection site.
The area is sometimes numbed prior to injecting, with a numbing agent such as lidocaine, and then a tiny needle is used to administer the filler to the tear trough area.
You may feel a pinch or pressure as the fillers are injected, but the pain is minimal and the treatment only takes a few minutes.
How Long Do Tear Trough Fillers Last?
Some patients see results of dermal filler injections immediately after treatment. However, like other fillers – like lip injections or other areas that dermal fillers target – one downfall of tear trough filler treatments is that they are, sadly, temporary.
How long your filler treatment will last will depend on a couple of factors, including how fast your body metabolizes the formula, but many patients see full results after a couple of weeks and don’t need to repeat treatment for 1-2 years. 😉
Get the Gorgeous Eyes You Deserve with Tear Trough Fillers in Bellaire, TX
If you’re ready to take a leap of faith and correct those tired-looking, dark circles under your eyes, we’d love to chat with you. At LUSH RX, we know that feeling great and having confidence are just as important as looking beautiful. Our team of highly trained, expert injectors see their treatments as a form of artistry and will work to enhance your natural beauty for amazing, gorgeous results.
Give us a call or book a consultation today to find out if tear trough fillers are the right treatment for you.