Tear Trough Correction

 
Where is the tear trough?
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The tear trough is located directly below your eyes, between your eyes and your cheeks. Tear troughs will often appear darker then your skin tone, possibly purple in colour and will likely be accompanied by prominent creases and lines in mature patients.
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How does it work?
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We use a cannula which minimises the risk of trauma and bruising to the area, to essentially smooth the skin under the eyes, replacing lost volume and diffusing dark shadow – caused by sunken, hollowed tear troughs.
Even though the Tear Trough correction treatment doesn’t specifically target lines and wrinkles, it does return volume and in turn smooths the skin. Which softens the lines and reduces the appearance of  wrinkles.
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Is tear trough treatment suitable for me?
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The tear trough is one of the first areas affected by the ageing process, showing in patients as early as twenty years old. Other factors such as genetics, diet and lifestyle also contribute to the strength and depth of the hollowness in the tear troughs.
Anyone over 18 with sunken, hollowed tired-looking eyes will benefit from the Tear Trough Correction treatment.
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Does it hurt?
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A topical anaesthetic will be applied to numb the treatment area to ensure the procedure is comfortable, you’ll feel a little prick and slight pressure. The filler itself also contains Lidocaine, a numbing agent, to help minimise discomfort.
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How do I prepare for my appointment?
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The fillers we use are made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a water holding molecule. For the best results it is beneficial to be well hydrated prior to the treatment. 
7 Days Prior: If you are taking any blood thinning medication then ideally these should be stopped several days before the procedure, only with your doctors consent. Thinner blood will make the area more prone to bruising and bleeding.
3 Days Prior: Avoid any aggressive facial treatments, such as AHA peels. These activities increase blood flow to your face, which can only add to the swelling.
24 Hours Prior: Avoid alcohol before your treatment, alcohol in your system heightens the chance of swelling and bruising.
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What to expect during treatment.
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Your Aesthetics Practitioner will first discuss your requirements and explain the process thoroughly. Upon beginning the treatment we apply an anaesthetic cream to numb the area, ensuring the procedure is comfortable. The filler itself also contains Lidocaine, a numbing agent, to help minimise any discomfort.
The fillers will then be injected through various points and massaged to achieve the look you desire. We only use premium branded, high quality dermal fillers made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a liquid gel-like, water holding molecule that is temporary and also naturally present in our skin.
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Aftercare
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Once your treatment is over you will be given written post treatment instructions and advised to keep the area clean and free of makeup for 12 hours. You will be encouraged to contact the clinic if you have any concerns following treatment and will be offered a complimentary review appointment if deemed necessary.