But hyaluronic acid fillers are much less invasive and less time consuming. Hyaluronic acid fillers come in pre-filled syringes and there are several different brands and types. Tear canals are a complex area to treat and should only be tested by experienced injectors. When done correctly, dermal filling in the tear canal can reduce the appearance of tiredness under the eyes and enhance the sunken effect that occurs as we age.
Treatment of lacrimal canals should only be performed by experienced professionals. As you will see, problems can occur as a result of poor choice of filler, lack of understanding of the patient's anatomy or poor selection of patients. First, know that the area under the eyes is incredibly delicate and full of blood vessels, Dr. That thin skin makes this area especially prone to bruising, one of the most common side effects of eye fillers.
The other most common side effect is swelling, Dr. Both problems should be resolved within a week. Then we invite patients to return to the clinic after several weeks to correctly insert the filler into the correct area. Facial filler particles of hyaluronic acid that are placed too close to the surface of the skin can cause light incident on the area to scatter in such a way that it can create a bluish tint on the skin that covers the treated area.
This is a good example of a patient who would be better suited for surgery, such as a blepharoplasty to reduce the skin under the eyes. Although HA fillers are generally known to last on other areas of the face for shorter periods of time, from six months to a year, it is common for HA fillers to last in the area under the eyes for much longer periods of time. The tip of the cannula can slide between layers of tissue without causing any potential nerve damage near the eyes. In these cases, surgical rejuvenation of the lower eyelids is usually the most appropriate treatment, and surgery may be necessary to achieve the best possible cosmetic result.
It is important to understand that eyelid skin and surrounding areas of the face are some of the most sensitive areas of the body and, unfortunately, lacrimal rejuvenation may not be ideal for each individual patient. Once your condition is under better control, you will be able to get a much better long-term result from any cosmetic rejuvenation procedure for the lower eyelids.