Hyfrecation

FAQs

Please see our most commonly asked questions below

What kind of results can be achieved?

Tear troughs can affect everyone. All genders, ages and ethnicities. Tear trough is technically the depression under the eyes. It can be due to ageing but also genetic reasons and some people often say they’ve had them since they were a child. Tear troughs can feel very frustrating as you may feel you always look tired even when you’re not. Hollowing of the under-eye area can cause dark circles and unnecessarily age the face. Tear trough Filler can fill and rejuvenate the under eye area. It can help the skin appear more smooth. The filler can also improve mild eye bags by providing structural support underneath. If your tear troughs have also given you dark circles, then the elevation of the skin from the filler usually indirectly brightens this area. The filler we use (Teoxane Redensity 2) also has lots of brightening ingredients and antioxidants to improve dark circles. However, filler alone cannot fully remove the dark circles and pigmentation and a combination of skincare and tear trough filler is the best form of treatment. When treating the tear troughs we often use a combination of tear trough and midface filler. Some people who have tear troughs have a flat mid face below them. If you don’t have enough cheek support, the tear trough filler may not stay in place and may give the under eyes a heavy appearance so it is important to ensure enough structural support underneath the eye area. This will also help give harmony and balance across the mid-face. A combination of fillers would be discussed in your consultation (if applicable) as we would need to do a thorough analysis of your face before we could decide the best treatment options.

Who is this treatment suitable and not suitable for?

Tear trough fillers are slightly more complex when it comes to who they are suitable for and the only way for us to know if you are a good candidate for this treatment would be from an in-person consultation. We turn away about one-third of patients who come in for this treatment through assessment that it would not be safe or suitable for them. If you’re the right candidate, the results can be amazing, but having tear trough fillers when you don’t need them or if they are not suitable for you can make the under-eye area look worse.

Tear trough fillers, in principle, can be great for anyone with mild to moderate tear troughs, mild eye-bags and dark circles caused mostly by shadowing and not true pigmentation. But quite a few things need to be considered before you have this treatment. All fillers are made of hyaluronic acid that is a magnet for water. Unlike other areas of the face such as the chin, the under-eye attracts moisture and is susceptible to swelling. Having filler when you don’t actually have a tear trough can cause water retention and puffiness. We always undertreat the tear trough on the day of your treatment. Immediately after injection, there will be a 50-60% improvement but after a few weeks the area will flatten out to around 70% better. We do not advise further correction than this as it is normal to have a slight depression in your under eye area. If you attempt to correct it a hundred percent, there is a risk of it looking too full, especially when you smile. Remember, what looks good in photos often does not look good in person or on facial expression. You may not be suitable for tear trough filler if you have poor skin elasticity as this could lead to puffiness. A good way to test this is to pinch your under-eye skin and if the skin doesn’t spring back within 3 seconds, then it means you’re at high risk for swelling. Or, if you have lots of excess skin, the filler won’t make a difference as it won’t remove the skin and will only add volume. If this is the case, then you may be better off getting surgical treatments.

Finally, you should not get tear trough fillers if you are prone to getting lots of puffiness around your eyes. If you often wake up with puffy eyes and it doesn’t go down throughout the day, then tear trough fillers may not be a good option because your under-eye will attract more water and give you a less than ideal result. We also aren’t able to treat large eye bags as the filler can’t support them. If you have a history of anaphylaxis or allergy to wasp stings, fillers may not be suitable for you. This is because you are likely to be allergic to the filler dissolving enzyme. We always have to ensure we are able to dissolve the filler in an emergency (see below for risks and side effects).

How long does it last?

Tear trough fillers usually last for around 9-12 months. However, this is an average time and for some people, the filler may dissolve more quickly because of their metabolism and for some people, it may last longer.

What is the recovery/downtime?

The downtime for this treatment is minimal. You can go to work and events the same day and will just need to follow the aftercare procedure.

No. of sessions

Sometimes, the first session will achieve the desired results, but some people do need two treatments. You won’t see the final results of tear trough filler for up to one month after treatment. We always undertreat the tear trough on the day of your treatment. Immediately after injection, there will be a 50-60% improvement but after 4 weeks this area will attract fluid and flatten out further. If you need any more filler added, we will do this a minimum of one month after your first treatment. Please note you will be charged the full price for the second treatment as it is an independent treatment with the same level of expertise and risk as the first.

Duration

The appointment is 45 minutes long but the treatment itself takes 10-15 mins. If you have filler in multiple areas, the appointment will be longer. At No Filter Clinic we take our time assessing patients thoroughly, both at rest and with facial expressions so we can ensure the results integrate seamlessly with your features and your muscle movements. Our priority is to also ensure the treatment is safe and carried out to the highest standard.