Options To Fill Tear Trough, To Change Tired Look and Eye Bags? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by duchess driver
Latest answer by Todd C. Miller, MD
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Tags: dark circles, options, tired eyes

I have dark circles below my eyes which have developed in the last few years, which make me look tired all the time. I would like to know if it's possible to get rid of them, and what procedure would be the best.

5 answers to Options To Fill Tear Trough, To Change Tired Look and Eye Bags? (photo)

How do I treat my tired looking eyes

I think that you have two options. The first option would be an injectable filler such as Restylane. This is a relatively non-invasive process that adds volume to the tear trough region as well as to the upper cheeks. Restylane typically lasts 9-12 months. The other option would be a lower eyelid blepharoplasty. This would entail removing fat from your lower eyelids. Looking at your pictures and considering your age, I would try fillers first as I am not convinced that you have that much... more

Todd C. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

What to do for Tired Eyes and Bags?

Hi DD. We would also suggest Restylane in your situation. The procedure would involve 1-2 syringes and you may benefit if some of the product was placed in the upper cheek as well as the under eye area. The duration of this technique is 9-12 months, but you need to find someone that is experienced because it is a procedure that can be done poorly if not using a technique called "under the muscle". Take a look below at the pictures for this procedure... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Options To Fill Tear Trough, To Change Tired Look and Eye Bags?

Your cheeks are very flat as well. You might consider having Perlane Cheek Augmentation along with Juvederm to the tear troughs. I'm not convinced, from the photos, that you have enough lower eyelid fat bags to warrant a lower eyelid surgery.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane injections to tear troughs work very well.

Hi. This is technically tricky, but the results can really be gratifying. Tiny amounts of Restylane are injected deep under the muscle. And the results can last three years.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Options in treating the tear trough

The options for treating tear troughs are either minimally invasive such as fillers or fat injections or surgical with lower blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery with manipulation of the fat, muscle and septum in that region to create a smoother transition from the lower eyelid and the cheek. I prefer Restylane in that region since it is less hydrophilic (water absorbing) then Juvederm and causes less swelling. In that region it may last up to two years. If for any reason you are not satisfied with... more

Tal T. Roudner, MD
Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

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