Posts tagged “tear trough area”

How can I sort out the problems with my fillers?

January 23rd, 2013
Q.
I had fillers (I think restalyne or a generic version thereof actually) injected under my eyes to reduce the bags of wrinkles I have there. This was done on the 14th of December 2012. Since having the fillers done, I look absolutely worse every day.I have swelling and a bad ‘shift’ of the wrinkles under my eyes which is the area where the filler was injected.My wrinkles were previously partially hidden under my glasses, but now this area seems to have ‘dropped’ to below the frames of my glasses. I look and feel horrible. I, and those who know me, say I look worse for having done fillers, even though I obviosly had it done to look somewhat ‘fresher’.Is there a remedy for the swelling and ‘drop’ of myn wrinkles? Have you heard of this happening before? I am desperate as the fillers were done a month ago and my eyes look worse every day with swelling.I am worried sick.
A.
Fillers in the under-eye and Tear Trough area can be problematic and can take weeks to properly settle down.
It is difficult to give a useful opinion via email. However, one of the advantages of HA fillers is that they can be reduced by injecting the enzyme hyalase. You need to see an experienced Cosmetic Doctor to discuss the options for resolving this issue.
Sorry I can’t be of more help. I would be happy to see you if you were local to Surrey.
Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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What are the best dermal fillers for the tear trough area?

September 28th, 2012
Q.
Hi, I am having dermal fillers on the 9th October hopefully for tear trough area and upper cheek. have lost volume under my eyes and upper cheek which makes me look tired. I would like to look fresher. I will be 40 this year and feel that I need to look fresher as I work with the public and in the beauty industry.I just want a natural look and to add volume where it has disappeared I have told that they may be using Juvederm Voluma. What are the best fillers for this area and is Juvederm Voluma safe for the tear trough area?

Thank you 

A.
Hi there,

Juvederm Voluma is an excellent filler to replace volume lost from the cheek and mid-face area. However, it is much too thick a product to use on the Tear Trough.

In the wrong hands the Tear Troughs can be a problematic area to treat. Tear Trough treatment is a particular interest area of mine and I believe that the secret to a successful result is to use the correct product, in the correct place, in the correct amount and importantly with the correct technique. Over-treatment is a concern in this area and I rarely use more than 0.5-1.0ml of filler in total, to treat both sides. It is one of those areas where it may be better to slightly under treat and review a few weeks later rather than risk adding too much volume. The Tear Trough is an unforgiving area and even a small amount too much will look obvious.

Having said that, Tear Troughs are a satisfying area to treat and are probably the only area of the face where a relatively small amount of filler can produce such a dramatic improvement.

From a product point of view I believe that for Tear Troughs it is difficult to beat the classic Restylane (not thicker products such as Restylane Perlane/Sub-Q)
I hope that this is of some help.

Best wishes,

Peter Forrester

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Dr Peter Forrester

6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890

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