What Are Tear Troughs?

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Tear troughs refer to hollows under the eyes that can make you look older and more tired. Tear troughs are often confused with dark circles, but while the effects are similar, the causes are completely different.

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Dark circles are caused by pigmentation in the skin below the eyes, and can be exacerbated by inflammation and the thickening of blood vessels under the eyes brought on by excessive rubbing or a lack of sleep. Tear troughs, however, are physical hollows under the eyes. Tear troughs are commonly emphasised by a lack of sleep, and tend to be more permanent than dark circles. Tear troughs can be brought on by ageing as the skin sags and thins, creating small fat pouches under the eye and casting a shadow across the area. They can also be genetic, appearing from a young age and becoming more severe as we get older.

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Our eyes are a huge part of how we communicate with others, and our eyes are usually the first thing that people take notice of when we first meet them. Tear troughs can contribute to a tired, aged appearance around the eyes, which can impact on your self-confidence.

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At Envie Aesthetics, I use my expertise in non-surgical aesthetics to offer tear trough rejuvenation treatments, to fill out tear troughs and give a smoother, brighter and more youthful appearance for my clients.

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What Does Tear Trough Rejuvenation Do?

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In the past, the only effective treatment available to improve the appearance of tear troughs was a lower blepharoplasty, which carries all the complications and risks associated with ocular surgery. Tear trough rejuvenation at Envie Aesthetics uses non-surgical hyaluronic dermal fillers to help plump up and smooth out the area around the eye and the orbital bone (the eye socket), reducing the appearance of tear troughs and minimising shadows under the eyes.

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Hyaluronic fillers are the most commonly used dermal fillers, and are made with naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid, a hydrating wonder ingredient that can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water. The hyaluronic acid helps to bring hydration to the area and brightens and boosts the appearance of the undereye. Hyaluronic fillers are flexible and malleable, allowing us to work precisely to ensure that your results are perfect for your facial structure and personal concerns. They are also the safest form of dermal filler on the market, as over time they are broken down by the body, so don’t require any surgical intervention to remove.

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Dermal fillers also help to strengthen and thicken the skin under the eyes, helping to cover dark or inflamed blood vessels and improving the appearance of dark circles.

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The Process

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Tear trough rejuvenation usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes, and results are instantly visible. At Envie Aesthetics, all of our dermal fillers contain local anaesthetic to improve your comfort during the procedure, and numbing cream is available prior to your treatment if required.

 After tear trough rejuvenation treatments, small amounts of swelling, bruising and tenderness are common, and usually fade after a few days.

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