Will 1 syringe be sufficient for tear trough fillers? (Photo)

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I've been looking into getting tear trough fillers and was wondering if 1 syringe (0.5 ml per eye) be enough to fill this area (in your opinion)? I'm not sure what type of filler I'd use, I'm going to leave that up my doctor mostly. I attached a photo of someone with a very similar undereye area to mine. I'm also 19 for reference. Also if it's likely that I would need more would receiving 1 syringe at one appointment then more at at later date suffice?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @shwood67. I recommend 1 syringe for the tear trough area. Restylane and Belotero work great.  I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

You can try one filler and determine if the results match your expectations. If not, you can opt for a second syringe. Good luck

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Usually Doctor's start with one syringe to avoid over-filling. For the most improvement in this area, a combination approach is needed. Fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer

Shehla Ebrahim, MD · Answer

Tear Troughs are a very difficult area to do. It is a very advanced technique that should be done by an experienced physician. You can do tear troughs with less than one vial becasue the filler attracts water in the skin. If you put in too much you can end up with some lumping and ridging that then needs to be removed due to over injection. This can actually make you look worse. It is reasonable to start with half a vial and build up from there if need be.

Reza Akef, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It would be difficult to estimate the amount of filler you need just by looking at your picture. I usually do this treatment in 2-3 sessions and start with half syringe each side

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