Tear trough deformities often occur in those who have certain genes or thin faces. This hollow area under the eyes gives the appearance of dark circles, making the eyes look tired or sunken. Some people may also have bags under the eyes, which worsens the appearance of dark circles.
People who have mild tear trough hollowness can cover the area with makeup or temporary plumping moisturizer, but these approaches do not provide an effective, long-lasting solution. Luckily, patients in New York have other options. Dr. Schwarcz, a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon, can treat sunken eyes and tear trough hollowness with surgery and cosmetic treatments of the eyes, such as hyaluronic acid gel filler injections, fat transfer injections, tear trough implants and lower blepharoplasty procedures.
A cosmetic surgeon can safely inject hyaluronic acid fillers to treat sunken eyes and tear troughs. This non-invasive, reliable procedure only takes several minutes. To prevent discoloration and maintain a natural look, the surgeon will inject a conservative amount of filler into the area below the patient’s lower eyelid. The pain is minimal, and the results can last up to two years. After receiving a hyaluronic acid gel injection, swelling and bruising may last for a couple of days.
Another sunken eye and tear trough treatment approach is a fat transfer injection. By manually suctioning a minimal amount of fat from the medial thighs or stomach and transferring the fat to the eyelid via an injection, the surgeon can fill the hollow under-eye area. Bruising and swelling may last up to 10 days; however, the recovery process is painless. The effects of a fat transfer injection are often permanent. Residual hollowness may occur; however, the surgeon can inject a touch-up filler if necessary.
A tear trough implant is a safe, effective, permanent way to correct tear trough deformities and sunken eyes. While under conscious sedation, the surgeon makes an incision inside the patient’s lower eyelid. Then, the surgeon places the silicone implant. Although tear trough implant procedures are more invasive than other surgery and cosmetic treatments of the eyes, the results create a natural appearance.
Patients who have excess fat bags may benefit from a lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. This procedure involves redistributing the fat bags to make the under-eye area look smooth. To reposition the prolapsed fat without causing a scar, the surgeon will make a transconjunctival incision.
