Treatment Overview
Reduce the appearance of hollowing, dark shadows, and tired-looking eyes by restoring volume in your under-eye area. Achieve a smoother transition between the lower eyelid and cheek, creating a fresher, more youthful look.
Tear trough filler involves carefully placing dermal filler into the under-eye are. This replaces lost volume, to soften depressions and improve light reflection, reducing the look of shadows and fatigue.
This treatment may be suitable for you if you have under-eye hollows called tear troughs, genetically or from volume loss. Book your complimentary consultation with our London clinic to learn if this is right for you.
Key Benefits
Reduced hollows
Brighter eyes
Refreshed appearance
Natural results
Ideal For
Under-eye hollows
Dark circles
Tired appearance
Frequently Asked Questions
Tear trough filler can restore lost volume under your eyes, which commonly causes hollowness and troughing under the eyes.
First you will have a consultation and assessment to identify if you are suitable for tear trough fillers. Your doctor will then map and mark the injection points to ensure safety and efficacy, and numbing cream can be applied here. Then the filler will be injected into the tear troughs, often using a cannula to reduce risk of bruising and tissue damage. Your doctor may then massage the filled area.
There's no significant downtime, but you might experience some redness, swelling, and potential bruising. These will subside at around 3 days.
You will see results immediately after your treatment, but they will continue to improve over time as the filler absorbs and retains water. Your final result will be visible after 2 weeks.
Your results will usually last 12-18 months, though this can up to 2 years for people who metabolise the filler more slowly.
This is suitable for anyone experiencing hollowness under the eyes, which is often age related. You may notice a small groove just above the cheek bone curving under your eyes, which can be filled with this treatment.
Tear trough fillers are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if you have active skin infections, blood clotting disorders, or medical diagnoses such as cancer. It is also not advised for severe eye bags, and may not be very effective in long-term treatment of festoons.
There is always a risk that filler will migrate, and it can happen with tear trough fillers. Your follow-up is key in identifying and correcting migration if it has happened, which is done at no extra cost to you.
Yes, your filler can be dissolved at any time if you are unhappy with the resuts.
This treatment can be quite uncomfortable, though many people find it manageable even without numbing cream. Numbing cream can be applied if you prefer, however.
There are a few potential risks with tear trough fillers. These include vascular occlusion or lymphatic obstruction, as well as asymmetrical results.
You should stop using harsh skincare such as retinols, and avoid blood thinners 5 days before your treatment. You should also avoid alcohol consumption for 24-48 hours before your treatment.
After treatment it is important not to touch or massage the treated area and skip strenuous activity for 24-48 hours. Sleeping on your back with your head elevated is also recommended, and it's important to stay well hydrated.