Is It True That Fillers Are Not for Tear Troughs?

September 23, 2009
Asked By:azwildcats in Princeton, NJ

I have very deep tear troughs that are genetic. I recently went to a dermatologist that informed me that fillers would not help my situation. She said fillers are not meant for the tear trough. Should I see a second opinion? Should I see a plastic surgeon instead of a dermatologist?

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November 12, 2018

Answer: Injections could work, but they aren't for everyone...

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August 14, 2017

Answer: Tear trough fillers

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June 12, 2017

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November 12, 2018

Answer: Fillers not for tear trough

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Sabrina Shah-Desai, MS, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology
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November 12, 2018

Answer: Fillers not for tear trough

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Sabrina Shah-Desai, MS, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology
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February 16, 2017

Answer: Tear Trough Injections

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 16, 2017

Answer: Tear Trough Injections

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 13, 2015

Answer: Not true

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 13, 2015

Answer: Not true

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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