Permanent fix for dark and deep tear trough?

Greetings,

I have had my tear troughs filled with Juvederm for the past two years now, and even prior with Captique. I've been happy with this fix as it's the best I've found yet to improve my dark under eye circles.

While they remain red from the under lying blood vessels & muscle, filling them they do look much improved. I would really like to find a permanent solution to this. [I have makeup on in this photo but it's been 9 months since my last injection.]

Permanent fix for dark and deep tear trough?
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A: Permanent Fix for Deep, Dark Tear Trough

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Dark Circs, Fat transfer is the best "permanent" fix for the hollows under your eyes.  As you know, this is a very delicate and unforgiving area.  Needless to say, you must have an experienced and well trained specialist treat you, and even then there is the possiblility of complications... more

A: Permanent fix for dark circles

Tanveer Janjua, MD

I cant tell from your photo if you have fat bulges above the tear troughs. If you do then blepharoplasty to remove the extra fat will certainly help. To reduce the darkness, a chemical peel will help. You can also have laser done, such as Erbium to improve the color and thickness of the skin. Your eyes look... more

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