Tear Trough Filler

Treatment length depends on the individual but usually takes about 30 minutes.

I can give you an idea of how long a treatment will take during your consultation.

Dermal fillers are hyaluronic-based gels injected under the skin to replicate or replace volume. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and is therefore usually very well tolerated!

Tear Trough filler is carefully placed in the under eye area to replicate the volume that is lost from the bone under the eye with ageing.

The consultation is essential for identifying the best approach. In many cases, the under-eye area is actually best treated with midface filler in the cheeks.

Please come to the clinic without make-up as this will have to be removed.

Ensure you are well-hydrated.

Avoid the use of skincare active ingredients on the day and stop any retinol-containing products 24 hours before-hand.

Ensure you have not had any aesthetic treatments such as micro needling less than 2 weeks before-hand.

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment as this will increase your risk of bruising.

Tear Trough filler is usually well tolerated and numbing cream is not required.

The area will be cleaned with anti-septic solution first.

A cannula technique will be used to inject dermal filler under the skin.

A cannula is a blunt tube which is threaded under the skin to deposit filler without the need for repeated injections. A small needle entry point will need to be made which is usually only slightly uncomfortable.

Aftercare will be applied to reduce inflammation after treatment.

Tear Trough filler treatments usually last between 12-18 months, although studies have shown they can last much longer. The body naturally breaks the hyaluronic acid down into carbon dioxide and water.

Lifestyle factors such as physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, recreational drug use and sun exposure will result in a shorter duration of action.

The results from dermal fillers are noticeable immediately.

Mild swelling may occur initially which usually calms down after 48 hours and settles completely by 2 weeks. At this point you will have a good idea of the final results.

Due to the filler insertion-process there is usually some extra inflammation which may worsen for the first 24-48 hours.

Over-the-counter antihistamines and anti-inflammatories can help calm down inflammation.

Avoid the use of active skin ingredients on the day of treatment.

Avoid alcohol-consumption for 24-48 hours as this increases your chance of bruising.

Avoid strenuous activity, saunas/steam rooms which may promote sweating as this increases your risk of bruising.

Do not apply excessive pressure to the filler for the first 24-48 hours.

Tear Trough filler is £400.

Under-eye treatments may be somewhat uncomfortable but usually not painful.

As an anaesthetic doctor I am well placed to reduce anxiety and pain during procedures using a number of techniques.

Dermal fillers contain lidocaine (local anaesthetic) to anaesthetise the areas injected.

I am trained in advanced techniques including the use of cannulas to minimise pain where possible and result in considerably fewer injections.

Absolutely! Men get tear Troughs too and the treatments are increasing in popularity.

In the hands of an experienced, medically trained injector dermal fillers are safe, well-studied, reversible treatments and side effects are rare.

Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid-based which occurs naturally in the body.

Dermal fillers are not suitable for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Most dermal fillers contain lidocaine and therefore allergy to lidocaine is important to note as specific brands must be used.

The NHS website is a fantastic resource regarding the safety of cosmetic procedures including dermal fillers

Most common side effects are mild and short-lived. As a trained medical professional, I am well positioned to minimise these risks.

I am trained to recognise and treat dermal filler complications in the rare event that they occur. In the case of vascular occlusion or filler migration, hyalase may be used to dissolve (remove the filler)

Side-effects include:

• Bruising or swelling at the site of injection

• Infection

• A lumpy appearance under the skin, which might require further treatment

• Filler migration

• Scarring

• A blocked blood vessels in the face (Vascular occlusion), which can lead to skin breakdown.

I perform filler dissolving with hyalase as an emergency to treat vascular occlusion.

I also perform elective filler dissolving, starting at £200. I would encourage in almost every circumstance to see your original practitioner if you are unhappy with your results.

At Dr Ed Robinson Aesthetics, I pride myself on using high quality filler brands sourced from reputable pharmacies with evidenced-based results.

I primarily use Teoxane Teosyal Redensity 2 to treat the Tear Trough in my clinic in Altrincham, Hale, Manchester, Cheshire.