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What are Tear Troughs?
Find Solutions for Dark Circles and Tear Troughs in Jacksonville, FL, with Dr. Richard W. Joseph. Tired of the appearance of dark circles, tear troughs, or lower eyelid hollows? The tear trough is the area between your lower eyelid and upper cheek, and depressions here can cast shadows, leading to a tired or aged look. These lines and hollows typically become more pronounced with age due to volume loss in the cheek area, a process that can also have a genetic component. While lifestyle factors like sleep deprivation, stress, and dehydration can worsen the appearance of dark circles and tear troughs, the underlying structure is often the primary cause. In Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Richard W. Joseph offers comprehensive assessment and potential treatment strategies to address dark circles, tear troughs, and lower eyelid hollows, helping you achieve a more refreshed and youthful appearance.
Injecting dermal fillers, will plump out the depression and improve the “dark circle” look. Tear Trough Fillers are suitable for anyone who has:
- Sunken Eyes
- Tired looking eyes
- Tear Troughs
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Eye bags
Tear trough fillers rejuvenation is a specialized non-surgical aesthetic treatment performed using hyaluronic gel. We may also suggest a treatment plan that includes strengthening the upper cheek to support the area as well as treating the tear trough itself for the best cosmetic result. Tear trough fillers are delivered with
A Subtle Treatment for Hollow Areas Beneath Your Eyes
Dr Joseph uses soft dermal fillers designed to make subtle enhancements to the tear troughs. Tear trough fillers are semi- permanent dermal fillers for a soft and natural correction. The dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid with built-in Lidocaine. Hyaluronic acid is naturally in your skin cells and acts as your body’s own moisturizer for supple, youthful skin. This replaces lost volume and at the same time retains skin hydration.
Dr. Joseph performs tear trough treatments in the most natural way possible so that you can look rested and feel revitalized. Our tear trough treatments are one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments for people troubled by tired looking eyes.
Consultation and Evaluation
Your treatment will begin with an in-depth consultation to help us understand your requirements. The treatment usually takes less than
hour, and you should be able to return to your everyday activities afterwards. The results of this treatment are usually visible immediately. There may be some slight swelling and bruising, which are usually mild and temporary. Each treatment may vary from one person to another.
What about Eye Bags?
Tear trough hollowness may also be associated with large protruding Eye Bags. In some cases, it may best to surgically removal of the bags (lower lid blepharoplasty). If the tear troughs are not associated with eye bags, then injecting small amounts of dermal fillers into the tear troughs can be very beneficial.
The lower eyelid area is very complex with some very crucial blood vessels and nerves nearby. Tear tough injections should only be performed by a experienced doctor, who has thorough knowledge of facial anatomy.