How is Hollowness on and Below the Orbital Rim Treated?
asked 2 years ago by sunshine26 in Orange County, CA
Latest answer by Ritu Saini, MD
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Tags: tear trough, hollow, volume
Everything I have read about tear troughs seems to refer to volumizing the orbital area by placing filler underneath the eye muscle. However, how are patients treated when their hollowness is on or below the orbital rim? I have hollowness starting from my the top of my orbital rim to the top of my upper cheeks. Can fillers like Restylane be successfully molded on such a thin-skinned, bony area?
3 answers to How is Hollowness on and Below the Orbital Rim Treated?
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Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse are good fillers for this area
Fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane ($550/syringe) or Radiesse ($830/syringe) do good for the tear troughs on the upper cheeks. The fillers should be put in in 2-3 sessions a few days to a week apart and require 2-3 syringes of filler.
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Hollowness under and over the orbital rim
Hi Sunshine26,
Hollowness around the orbital rim is often successfully treated with fillers. The area you are referring to- the naso jugal fold- which separates the lower eyelid from the upper cheek is actually a great place for fillers. If done correctly with small amounts injected at a time, the result can be very nice. I agree that treatment should be spaced apart for several treatments due to some of the swelling effect followed by these hyaluronic acid fillers. Be sure to go to an...
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Ritu Saini, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fillers in the orbital region
Fillers such as restylane or juvederm can be used successfully to fill in the tear trough area. This can also be combined with surgery that can release the soft tissue attachments in the area.
