Tear Trough
Many individuals look tired from their eyes. This can be due to a variety of issues including
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Pigmentation
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Loss of elasticity of skin
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General shape of face where the lower orbit is retracted resulting in the look of “bags” under the eyes.
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A fresh look can be achieved by addressing this area. The approach is multidisciplinary which aims to approach the following areas:
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Improving the texture of the skin around the eye which may be done using mesotherapy and skin boosters
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Aim to improve the infraorbital groove.
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Pigmentation per se cannot be removed. However, it can be reduced by use of skin boosters in this area, which improves the skin texture and reduces the degree of pigmentation.
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preventing shadowing which creates the illusion of darkness around the eyes.
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Additionally, Radiofrequency can be used to treat the infraorbital area and area around zygoma to give a lift and build collagen
Consultation
Your practitioner will review the tear troughs and what the main identify the main cause (eg bone resorption, cultural, aging and atrophy of fat pads, poor skin)
Treatment Preparation And
Pain Relief
In this area, a local anaesthetic cream can be utilised.. There is minimal pain experienced with use of local anaesthetic cream. The area if thoroughly cleaned with alcohol wipes and disinfectant.
Treatment Process
This is a very vascular area. Treatment has a higher risk of bruising and swelling. This may last for a couple of days while it gradually subsides.
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Radiofrequency is used around the area, but not right up to the eye margin. This stimulates collagen around the area.
What To Expect?
It is important to remember that the tear trough is an area where a gradual process is taken. The muscle around the eye is a circular muscle. If products are used to improve volumein the area, it may result in migration of product like toothpaste is squeezed out of a tube, even though on the day it may look amazing. Product or treatment is applied to layer the area gradually over a 12 month period at intervals of 4-6 months.
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