I have really bad tear troughs (from genetics) that i've had since I was a little girl and now I'm looking into what I can do about them. I know the options are Juvederm and Restylane. On here it seems Restylane is the preferred one. I would just like to know if I'm a good candidate for it based on my picture (bad quality sorry). I am still really young (early 20's) and my skin is super thin and I'm really veiny under my eyes so I don't know if that plays a factor. Thank you if you can help.
March 29, 2013
Answer: Tear troughs and Restylane
From the photo you've posted, it certainly looks like you'd benefit from a dermal filler to this area. I suggest consulting in person with a well-trained and experienced injector to discuss your options for best correction.
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March 29, 2013
Answer: Tear troughs and Restylane
From the photo you've posted, it certainly looks like you'd benefit from a dermal filler to this area. I suggest consulting in person with a well-trained and experienced injector to discuss your options for best correction.
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March 25, 2013
Answer: Don't do grafted fat for this-big mistake.
Of the two Restylane and Juvederm, yes, Restylane is much, much better. The reason is that Juvederm is "smooth" which is probably marketing speak for "runny." This tendency for Juvederm to spread after injection is helpful for inexperienced injectors. If they make a lump or bump from treatment, the material tends to spread resolving the issue. However, this same tendency to spread or runny is a very bad thing in the lower eyelids. Product that runs tends to collect at the top of the cheek. This can make a very unattractive ridge. For this reason, highly experiences injectors like myself prefer Restylane. Perlane is even thicker and this can make getting a smooth result very hard in a thin lower eyelid like yours. Finally, it is important that you find a local injector because it is often necessary to have the service adjusted after the initial treatment to get the best possible result. In Denver, I can recommend Dr. Michael McCracken but there are many other highly qualified individuals in Denver as well.
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March 25, 2013
Answer: Don't do grafted fat for this-big mistake.
Of the two Restylane and Juvederm, yes, Restylane is much, much better. The reason is that Juvederm is "smooth" which is probably marketing speak for "runny." This tendency for Juvederm to spread after injection is helpful for inexperienced injectors. If they make a lump or bump from treatment, the material tends to spread resolving the issue. However, this same tendency to spread or runny is a very bad thing in the lower eyelids. Product that runs tends to collect at the top of the cheek. This can make a very unattractive ridge. For this reason, highly experiences injectors like myself prefer Restylane. Perlane is even thicker and this can make getting a smooth result very hard in a thin lower eyelid like yours. Finally, it is important that you find a local injector because it is often necessary to have the service adjusted after the initial treatment to get the best possible result. In Denver, I can recommend Dr. Michael McCracken but there are many other highly qualified individuals in Denver as well.
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