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This new non-surgical treatment is appropriate for some patients with lower eyelid dark circles/dark hollows – also referred to as tear troughs. The tear trough is the groove at the junction between the lower eyelid and the cheek.
The troughs usually worsen as we age, with the hollows creating dark shadows that make the eyes look tired and that accentuate dark circles. The end result is a tired appearance, which can make you look older than you feel.
Until recently the only available solution was surgery.
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What does the treatment involve and who has it?
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It involves the use of injectable hyaluronic dermal fillers to essentially fill out the tear trough and it is increasingly popular with patients in their late 30’s to 40’s. Commonly in this age group, loss of volume in the upper cheek and eyelid is the only obvious sign of ageing.
This treatment offers a simple, quick replacement of this lost volume without the need for surgery and with instant visible results.
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How long does it take and is it painful?
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On the whole, the treatment is virtually painless with only a small amount of skin numbing local anaesthetic cream necessary (applied to the skin just prior to injection).
The procedure is usually performed within 20-30 minutes. The recovery time is quick and although patients do notice some mild swelling over the first week after, most of this usually disappears within ten days. Minor bruising is uncommon with this treatment with most bruising superficial and easily concealed with makeup.
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