Cosmetic Treatments for Tear Troughs

The groove that can form under your eyes when you are tired is often called a tear trough. If a tear leaves the inner corner of the eye, it could cascade down this groove and slide down the side of the cheek. Tear troughs can be caused by lack of sleep, but it is common for them to become more pronounced as you get older. This can make you look tired, even when you have had plenty of sleep. Cosmetic treatments can help minimize the appearance of tear troughs for more youthful, energetic eyes.

Reducing Dark Circles Under the Eyes

Tear troughs or dark circles are often an aging issue that occurs before lines, wrinkles or other concerns. Many men and women in their late twenties and thirties can obtain dark circles under their eyes that do not seem to ever go away. While there are surgical solutions, many younger people prefer to use non-surgical treatments that can address tear troughs without the risk or downtime of surgery.

The best non-invasive treatment for tear troughs is facial filler injections. There are several dermal fillers, most using hyaluronic acid, that can add volume under the skin. This can dissipate the appearance of blood vessels under the eyes or dark circles. Facial fillers can last for six months to over a year, depending on the product, and results are immediate. This is a great solution to maintain a more energetic appearance without surgery and the procedure can be completed in a quick office visit.

If you are interested in tear trough treatments to minimize dark circles under your eyes, contact a oculoplastic surgeon. There are surgical and non-surgical options to improve the appearance of the skin surrounding your eyes for a more youthful look.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

Reducing the Appearance of Eye Bags

Dark circles and bags under your eyes give you a tired appearance. A late night or busy week can give you eye bags, but if you have these every day regardless of how much you rested, it will make you look older. Eye bags can occur even when you feel energetic, caused by sagging skin, lost volume and other factors. If you want to erase those dark circles and fill the sunken areas under your eyes, there are cosmetic procedures you can use.

Dermal Filler Injections

If your eye bags are caused by a loss of volume under your eyes, you can fix this problem with dermal filler injections. A quick office visit to a med spa can give you a chance to add more volume under the eyes and in the upper cheek to smooth away eye bags. Most dermal fillers last for several months or more and can help improve the volume and youthfulness of the skin.

Surgical Eye Lifts

When sagging skin and fat under the eyes creates permanent eye bags, a permanent solution is needed. A surgical eye lift can remove excess skin; liposuction or fat transfers while lifting the skin can create a tighter area on the eyes, eliminating eye bags. For some people, a cheek lift or implant can help with eye bags caused by drooping upper cheeks.

If you are tired of looking tired, explore the different options to fix eye bags. Contact your local facial plastic surgeon to discuss surgical and non-surgical options to make you look less tired and years younger. In as little as one visit, you can change your appearance and look more energetic.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

Inflammation in the fatty tissues and muscles behind the eyes can be caused by an autoimmune condition called thyroid eye disease (TED) or Graves’ eye disease. This eye condition is linked with an overactive thyroid caused by Graves’ disease. In Graves’ disease, antibodies can attack thyroid cells and the surface cells behind the eyes. Here are a few of the symptoms of thyroid eye disease to help identify the problem and solutions that can be used for treatment.

  • Red, Dry or Itchy Eyes. While red, dry or itchy eyes can be caused by many different triggers, this is a common symptom of TED. This symptom can be treated with lubricating eye drops.
  • Eye Pain. TED can cause eye pain, especially when looking up or down. This can be treated with steroids that help relieve the inflammation.
  • Eye Swelling. One of the most noticeable symptoms of TED is swelling of the eye tissues. In severe cases, the inflammation can press on the optic nerve, cause the eyes to “bulge” or have the experience of staring. Steroids can help with inflammation, but in severe cases, surgery may be needed.

Plastic Surgery For Thyroid Eye Disease

When TED causes bulging, protruding eyes or a “staring” appearance when the upper eyelids to move upward, plastic surgery can be one option for treatment. Orbital decompression can be used to help minimize protrusion and reduce the appearance of bulging eyes. For the “staring” symptom caused by upward eyelid movement, the upper eyelid can be altered through plastic surgery to combat this symptom.

If you have these symptoms, schedule an appointment with your physician to be tested for TED. For those with TED that want to explore plastic surgery options, contact a oculoplastic surgeon for a consultation.

Posted on behalf of:
Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

Does Constant Tearing Require Surgery?

If you have eyes that constantly are tearing, there could be something wrong in the composition of your eyes. There are several reasons for constant watering of the eyes in adulthood, some that can be treated with non-invasive methods and others that may require surgery. Here are some eye issues that may require surgery to stop tearing.

Malposition of the Eyelid

Blinking is vital to proper tearing in the eye. If the eyelids are malformed or impacted by trauma, the malposition can cause issues with excessive tearing. Eyelid plastic surgery to reposition for correct blinking ability can be used to treat excess tearing.

Obstruction of the Nasolacrimal Duct

Some older adults obtain an obstruction in the nasolacrimal duct, tearing that is persistent in one eye. This can be treated by performing a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). This can be done with an external incision on the outside of the nose. The goal is to create a new pathway for tears into the nasal passage, stopping constant tearing in the affected eye. Stents may be needed to help ensure the new pathway for the tears, usually left in for up to six months.

There are other causes of constant tearing that may not require surgery. An inflammation of the eyelid or blepharitis is a common cause of tearing. Treating the inflammation can relieve watering eyes and does not usually require surgery.

If you have problems with constant tearing, schedule an exam and consultation with an oculoplastic & reconstructive surgeon that can diagnose your condition and offer treatment solutions. If surgery is needed, an experienced oculoplastic surgeon can perform the procedure to give you relief from your eye tearing.

Posted on behalf of:
Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880