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Restylane for Filling Tear Trough and Lessening Bags?

asked 3 years ago by NYDROOP in NY, NY
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 5,582 times
Tags: tear trough, eye bags

I seem to have a depression in the tear trough area and would like to fill it instead of undergoing surgery, which scares me. Will Restylane really work for these problems?

12 answers to Restylane for Filling Tear Trough and Lessening Bags?

Under eye Restylane is currently the most effective approach for improving the under eye hollow.

Dear NYDROOP I pioneer the Deepfill method of placing Restylane along the orbital rim for filling the tear trough. There are also two other prominent methods of filling the under eye holow. Dr. Kane in New York developed a method where he places small volumes of HA filler between the skin and the underlying muscle and Dr. Goldberg in Los Angeles developed and orbicularis threading method. All of these methods can be used in the right hands to get a significant improvement in the under... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Hyaluronic Acids provide an aesthetically pleasing result

When injected underneath the muscle the hyaluronic acids, Restylane and Juvederm, both provide aesthetically-pleasing results. This should be done only by an experienced physician. There are risks with all procedures and the physician should discuss them with you. The results are not permanent, but it is a quick procedure with minimal down time and can be redone six months to a year or more later when the filler dissolves.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Restylane under the eyes

Adding volume to the tear trough area (hollow area under the eyes) is an excellent treatment option for those that would like to camouflage under eye bags, lessen dark pigmentation (varialbe results), improve the topoography to this area, and overall eye rejuvenation. Oftentimes, it is the frame around the eyes that changes, and it is is this area that women tend to seek remedies. Using Restylane is our preferred choice of cosmetic dermal filler for this area. This... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane for Tear Trough deformityand "dark circles"

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm work quite well to correct the tear trough hollw that occurs due to aging reabsorption of the maxillary bone and enlargement of the orbit of the eye. Small amounts (usally 0.1 to 0.2cc) on each side will result in lifting of the nasolabial fold, smoothing of wrinkles and filling of the hollow in that region. Bruising is the most common but temporary problem, but overcorrection can result in lumps which can take 6 months to resolve. ... more

Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist

Restylane Effective For Tear Troughs

Restylane can be very effective for correcting this problem. One piece of advice is to be happy with decent results. A pitfall of this treatment ( and you merely need to wander around on this site) is over-injecection with consequent swelling and lumpiness. Good luck.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Restylane for tear troughs

We do a great deal of midface surgery, enough to respect the treacherous nature of fat injections, grafts and semipermanent fillers in the tear trough areas. For the right patient, Restylane is the safest and most effective way, in my opinion, to reduce this problem. There are of course subtleties in injection techniques in this area, the most risk-prone of the injectable areas, so experience in the injector is a must.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Restylane for Lower Eye Lid Bags

Hi NYC Droop, Yes, Restylane really works to fill the hollowness of the lower eye trough. It is a very delicate area and requires expertise to avoid adverse events so choose your injecting physician carefully. Good luck and be well.

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Non-Surgical Lower Eyelid Lift- http://tinyurl.com/p97ubm, Vol. 116, No. 6 / NONSURGICAL LOWER EYELI

Dear NYDROOP Restylane is an excellent choice for filling the under eye hollows. It will last 8 months to a year and a half. it will not give the same correction as an eyelid surgery in all individuals but will make a marked improvement. The surgical alternative is micro fat grafting. For Restylane- bruising can last up to 10 days. The area may be a little tender to touch. My wife did my injections 1 month ago and my eyes look fabulous. We published the technique after 5 years of... more

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Restylane works great in the tear trough

Hi NY, I have answered this question in different forms a few times. I think Restylane works very well under the eyes. It is the only product I use now in the tear trough (other than fat graft). Dr. T

Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It works well, but only in carefully selected individuals

While many patients respond beautifully to this procedure, it is not good for everyone. Additionally, in poorly trained surgeons it can result in severe bruising (bruising can even happen in well trained hands, but is nearly inevitable with novice users). Lastly, poor results can happen anywhere, but it pays to have an expert for this area.

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

Filler injections around eyes should only be done by an expert

Filler injections like Restylane can be used to fill the tear trough, however I have seen complications following this treatment. I have seen patients develope visible lumps, prolonged bruising and discoloration (some permanent) and some patients have developed scar tissue around the injection site. Some doctors on the other hand have shown beautiful results. I recommend that you consult a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, who has a special interest in... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Use an Experienced Injector

Restylane is an excellent option. The wonderful thing about trying Restylane in this area is the effect will last for 6 months so it gives you just enough time to "try out" the effect. Also, Restylane is reversible and can be dissolved if for some reason you do not like the result. You should choose an experienced physician however. This is a delicate area & you want someone who really understands the anatomy. Best of luck!