Tear Trough

Tear trough refers to the area on the face that is situated between the cheek and lower eyelid.

Dark circles under the eyes and hollows can develop in the tear trough area, which can happen as a part of the ageing process when dark circles are apparent. The dark circle may also be due to genetics or ethnicity, as dark circles under the eyes more commonly affect people with darker skin tones.

Age is the contributing factor, dark circles and hollows under the eyes develop due to lost volume and thinning skin, due to the reduction of collagen and elastin. The skin in this area is already quite delicate and coupled with further thinning, and a weakened structure can be prone to the blood vessels becoming more visible, giving the skin in this area a darker appearance.

Overexposure to the sun, dehydration, stress, and fatigue can exacerbate the conditions and be accompanied by puffiness in the lower lids. The affected person can often feel like they have adopted a tired appearance that makes them look older than they are, leading to lost confidence and lowered self-esteem.

The effective available treatment at Dr PJ Aesthetic Clinic to improve conditions is Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers‘ application. A series of injections applied and massaged into the area just above the orbital bone (encasing the eye socket), can help fill out the hollows, create a more even surface around the eye and reduce the appearance of shadows and puffiness.

As well as adding volume to the depressions of the tear trough, it will help to rejuvenate and hydrate the eye area as a whole, restoring a youthful more alert look to the eyes.