What is the best and safest injection technique for tear troughs? (photo)

Hello, each of the techniques are good but I would prefer needle with volbella under the muscles. under the muscle injection are safer and give very good result.

Hello and thank you for your question. From your question we can advise here but nothing would compare to a face to face consultation in clinic for an accurate plan of what would work best. There are many ways to treat the tear trough safety- with current understanding most people approach this deep under the muscle with a cannula and placing product in the deep fat -predominantly the SOOF. Hope this helps, Best wishes

Hello, Nurse Lindsay here! I'm a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, and Lead Nurse Injector for Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark Mason. As you probably already know, all of these fillers are hyaluronic acid, so at least we're talking about the same substance. As far as technique goes, I find most injectors stick with their comfort zone. Most of us have our "favorite" products that we just have more experience with. The injector is usually a more important decision than the product itself. As far as needle vs cannula, I use both, and sometimes even use both on the same patient. I like cannula because there is usually less bruising, but sometimes a patient could benefit from the needle because it is slightly more precise with placement. I prefer classic Restylane in this area, and would say a combination of cannula and needle. When I use needle, I go to the periosteum, and cannula is generally right above, laying on the bone. The best recipe for success is an injector with a before + after gallery you're impressed with, ice, and abstaining from blood thinners at least 2 days prior to your appointment. Go with the injector you trust. You'll be happy. :) Hope this helps!