According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, minimally invasive procedures such as botox and facial fillers have risen over 180% since the year 2000. People are catching on to the incredibly beneficial and non-painful ways of achieving that youthful look through getting a tear trough filler, cheek fillers, and more.
Let's face it, having bags under the eyes sucks. No matter how much sleep you have, how much you tweak your diet, you are stuck with these giant trenches under your eyes, making you look tired 24/7.
The worse part is that as you age and lose more volume in your face, it will inevitably get worse. This leaves most people feeling desperate and opting for painful and invasive facelifts.
Thankfully, there is another way to avoid surgery. A tear trough filler may be exactly what you need, and the best part is that it will not hurt and there is no recovery time needed.
Keep on reading to learn more about under eye fillers and why they will help you achieve that young and refreshed look you desire.
Why Use a Filler?
Facial fillers are an incredible way to avoid going under the knife by getting a facelift. They are the best way to achieve a gradual change over time that creates long-lasting results. The secret is to have regular appointments to maintain the desired look, eventually leading to an overall boost of volume under the eyes.
Rather than waiting until you are in your sixties and going from having wrinkles to skin-tight with invasive surgery, fillers are painless and there is no need to book time off work for recovery.
Tear trough fillers are usually a less aesthetic or vanity decision and comes from more of wanting to look like how you feel on the inside.
If you are tired of being asked if you are stressed or tired, and ready to put more life into your eyes, then a tear trough filler is exactly what you need.
Can Botox Be Used in Tear Troughs?
No, botox is not a suitable treatment for problem tear troughs. Botox works by relaxing the muscles, and since there are no muscles directly under the eyes, botox would be ineffective.
Bear in mind that the skin in this area is very thin and sensitive. Using the right type of filler is essential.
Laser Treatment
If you are looking for alternative treatments, you can get laser for dark circles to improve your facial aesthetics. However, depending on what outcomes you're looking for compared to price, you may want to take a look at under eye filler cost first, before looking into laser treatment.
What Causes Bags Under the Eyes?
In short, problem tear troughs are caused by aging.
During the natural aging process, the periorbital (tear trough) area, which is the depression that goes from the inner portion of your eye down to your cheek, can deepen from loss of volume in the area. This causes a hollow look, with dark circles, and sagging underneath the eyes.
As you age, your body stops producing collagen and elastin. This causes your cheekbones to become smaller, which weakens the orbital septum leading to less support around the eye area. Eventually causing the fat to fall away from the lower eyelid which appears like bags under the eyes.
Apart from age, there are many less permanent sunken eyes causes. Dark circles can temporarily result from lack of proper hydration, lack of sufficient sleep, or even high stress. If you're still in your 20's or early 30's and you experience sunken eyes, the cause (and solution) may very well be simple health and lifestyle choices.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are small injections of gel, which is made up of hyaluronic acid. This molecule is an essential part of your skin, connective tissues, nervous tissues, helps to keep your skin soft and your joints flexible.
These fillers restore lost volume and plump areas of the face such as tear troughs, jaw-line, mouth, cheeks, lips, and nose.
How Does the Process Work?
When you come in for a full consultation, your doctor will determine the correct dose of filler. Afterwards, your treatment will begin.
Everyone's volume loss and facial structure are so different that it is impossible to make a general statement of how much you will need.
The procedure spreads out between 2-3 treatments, with 3 to 4 weeks in between each. Once your doctor achieves your desired look, you will only need to come back every year to year and a half for minimal treatment.
At. Dr. Aesthetica, Dr. Farmah performs filler treatment with a blunt-ended microcannula. This minimizes any possible complications.
Under Eye Filler Recovery Time
While dermal fillers are nowhere near the extensive recovery time of a facelift, there are some post-procedure cautions you have to take. Just remember that your under eye skin is a very sensitive area.
Dermal fillers can hydrate and increase in size for a few days. This means that you may have some temporary puffiness in your under eye area.
For the rest of the day, it's advisable to keep upright and refrain from any activities such as fitness, sweating, bending over, or anything strenuous.
If you need to pick something up, do so in a squat position so that your head remains upright and the filler does not have a chance to move around.
Are There Side Effects?
Just like any procedure, there are of course some expected side effects.
Swelling
Because this is such a sensitive area, you should expect some minor swelling. This should clear between two days to four weeks after your first treatment.
Bruising
Any cosmetic injectable you receive has a chance of bruising. It also really depends on your skin for how much bruising you will have. Just like any bruise, it will disappear after a short while so that you can show off your results.
Asymmetry
Most faces are already asymmetrical, meaning we already have some facial features that are uneven. Some people come in for tear trough procedures because they were born with tear trough deformities.
As our face loses volume, asymmetry can happen as one side may lose more or faster than the other side.
A dermal filler will accentuate that uneven loss, but only from the first treatment. After the second treatment, your doctor will begin to correct asymmetry. Afterwards, you will achieve that radiant and youthful look you came in for.
Ready to learn more about enhancing your under-eye area? Let’s explore further with our in depth analysis of the top 5 benefits of getting a Tear Trough Filler.
Botched Treatment
It is also possible to have a botched tear trough filler treatment. Botched treatments have negative results that go beyond the normal or expected side effects. However, such outcomes are extremely rare. When getting treatment from a certified clinic, you can have confidence that your filler will turn out just fine.
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You probably want to get rid of under-eye bags once and for all. We're here to help.
At Dr. Aesthetica in Birmingham, we are here to answer any questions you have. We can help with your first tear trough filler or any other medical aesthetic procedures.
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