Options other than fillers and surgery for treatment of pronounced tear troughs? (Photo)

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I spent alot of time recovering from bad tear trough fillers. Added more, had it dissolved, added more, had it dissolved. I don't feel that fillers are for me. Unfortunately through all of this process I feel my tear troughs are more profound now than they were. Surgery isn't in the budget right now but I was wondering if laser treatment or chemical peels would help in making these less noticable. I'm 41 but when I look in the mirror k feel much older and extremely self conscious.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. 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

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

I am sorry you had a bad experience with fillers in the tear troughs.  Done correctly a nice result can be achieved.  Microneedling and PRP as well as laser therapy can also be used to correct this area.  Consult with an experienced practioner who can best advise you.

Ann B. Marshall, MD · Answer

Hi there!  Sorry to hear that you have had such a difficult time with tear trough fillers.  We also have a small subset of patients in our practice who react similarly when they have had tear trough filler. It can be very frustrating! The answer for those patients is to use a combination of fractional laser treatments (the Halo being my favorite) to tighten the surrounding skin and PRP injections to stimulate collagen production in the hollow area.  Some patients choose to do very aggressive resurfacing in the area, which is also extremely helpful, but this tends to have a significantly longer recovery period.  Hope this helps!

Dr. Ann

Tuan A. Tran, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Have you considered fat grafting to the tear troughs?  It’s a permanent solution to your problem.  Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for this cost effective procedure.  Thank you and best wishes.

Imogen Bexfield, BChD - Account Suspended · Answer

What a shame you have been put off dermal fillers because you appear to be a perfect candidate for this. When the correct product (I choose Aliaxin SR which is specifically designed for the under eye) and the correct technique (cannula only) is used, you can achieve natural and beautiful results. Other non surgical options are mini PDO threads to stimulate collagen production but the results will not be as complete

Options other than fillers and surgery for treatment of pronounced tear troughs? (Photo)

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Answer: Structural fat grafting

Answer: Structural fat grafting

Answer: Dermal fillers are the best option

Answer: Dermal fillers are the best option

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Options other than fillers and surgery for treatment of pronounced tear troughs? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Structural fat grafting

Answer: Structural fat grafting

Answer: Dermal fillers are the best option

Answer: Dermal fillers are the best option

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