Cosmetic Treatments for Tear Troughs

June 25th, 2019 Posted in Oculoplastic Surgery
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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.

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

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Why Do I Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes?

December 5th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Everyone knows that if you do not get enough rest, dark circles under your eyes can let the world know you are tired. This occurs in the young and old, which is why we equate dark circles with the need for rest. However, dark circles are more common as you get older and may have nothing to do with getting enough sleep.

Lack of hydration is often the reason dark circles appear when you are tired. Your body balances your hydration when you sleep, and lack of sleep can pull water from beneath the skin under your eyes, allowing the dark blood vessels underneath to show and cause dark circles. However, not all dark circles are caused by coloring, but can be a shadow from bags under the eye.

Aging and Dark Circles

As you get older, it is common to lose fat under the skin in the face. Bone and other facial tissues can also diminish, causing hollows under the eye. This can cause a darkening under the eyes that make you look “old and tired” even if you feel young and energetic. Bags under the eyes also can occur as you get older as the skin, tissue and fat fall due to gravity and a loss of elastin in the skin. Bags can create shadows under the eyes, making you tired.

Treatments for Dark Circles

There are some creams that can help hydrate the skin or lighten darker skin, helping reduce the appearance of dark circles. Other non-surgical options include using dermal fillers to plump under the eyes to reduce bags, shadows and hollows that cause dark circles. For permanent removal of dark circles, eyelifts, cheek lifts and implants in the upper cheek can be used. Consult a plastic surgeon that specializes in oculoplastic surgery to learn more about surgical and non-surgical options for removing dark circles.

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

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