What is a deep tear trough and does treating it hurt?

A deep tear trough is a crescent-shaped groove that is prominently etched at the lower corner of the eye extending down to the cheek area. As the aging process progresses, the tear trough can become more pronounced, contributing to an older appearance. At Dr. Eye, the process of treating the tear trough is quick and gentle, thanks to the expertise of our doctors. Additionally, patients will receive anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience.

Is treating the tear trough dangerous?

To ensure maximum safety, prevent complications, and achieve the desired aesthetic results, patients should choose a reputable and reliable clinic with extensive practical treatment experience.

How long does it take for the tear trough to heal?

Healing time for the tear trough treatment can vary based on the patient’s constitution and the doctor’s skill, typically ranging from 7 to 10 days or longer, up to 14 days. If the patient has a good constitution and follows the doctor’s instructions, recovery may occur in 5 to 7 days.

How much does tear trough treatment cost?

The cost of tear trough treatment varies for each individual, depending on the depth of the tear trough, the method used, and the clinic. At Dr. Eye clinic, the price for tear trough treatment using HA ranges from 10,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND.

Effective, safe tear trough correction solutions

Q: Does treating the tear trough leave scars?

One advantage of the tear trough treatment method is that it does not leave scars or visible signs of cosmetic intervention. It is especially important to choose a reputable clinic with a team of highly skilled and experienced doctors to minimize the risk of scarring and ensure safety during the procedure.

Q: Will the tear trough return after treatment?

The results of tear trough treatment can last approximately 5 to 10 years, depending on the doctor’s skill, the care regimen, and the rate of aging.

If a deep, elongated tear trough is making your face appear tired and prematurely aged, you are not alone. Restoring a refreshed, youthful gaze is entirely possible. Explore how Dr. Eye’s safe and effective tear trough correction can rejuvenate your appearance in the detailed guide below.

What is Tear Trough Correction?

A tear trough is the hollow or depression that extends from the inner corner of the eye along the junction between the lower eyelid and the cheek. It may become more noticeable with age-related volume loss, lower eyelid changes, or individual facial anatomy.

Tear trough correction is an advanced cosmetic procedure designed to smooth this deep, elongated groove. By restoring lost volume, it eliminates under-eye shadows and rejuvenates the entire midface.

Ideal Candidates

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Patients with long and deep tear troughs accompanied by under-eye bags

Sagging lower eyelids and prominent fat bags often exacerbate the appearance of deep tear troughs. This combined effect casts heavy shadows under the eyes, making the face look tired and less vibrant.

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Patients with prominent tear troughs and minimal under-eye bags

Commonly observed in younger individuals, this condition is typically caused by a natural deficiency of fat and soft tissue under the lower eyelid. This localized volume loss creates distinct hollows, making the eyes look fatigued and prematurely aged.

Benefits of Tear Trough Correction

The tear trough is no longer long and deep, helping to enhance the aesthetics of the eyes and face.

Improve the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek for a smoother appearance.

Improve the appearance of hollow or volume-deficient lower eyelids.

When the signs of aging in the lower eye area are addressed, it helps the face appear youthful and attractive.

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Treatments for Treating Long, Deep Tear Troughs

To help patients erase concerns about long, deep tear troughs that can make their faces appear dull and older than their actual age, advanced cosmetic medicine offers highly effective solutions. Below are the two premier clinical methods widely preferred for tear trough rejuvenation:

Autologous Fat Transfer

This advanced procedure is ideal for individuals presenting with pronounced tear troughs paired with under-eye bags. The doctor will perform lower eyelid surgery and inject autologous fat or rearrange the distribution of fat in the lower eyelid area to help eliminate under-eye bags and fill the tear troughs.

The method of addressing tear troughs with autologous fat has several advantages:

High Safety: Autologous fat is 100% compatible with the body. Therefore, when this type of fat is injected, risk of allergic or rejection reactions is virtually eliminated, ensuring safety for the patient.
Long-Lasting Results: Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply, it stimulates local collagen production, maintaining a youthful volume for years
Minimal Discomfort & Rapid Recovery: Performed under local anesthesia, the procedure ensures a painless experience. Downtime is negligible, allowing a swift return to daily activities.
Simultaneous Under-Eye Bag Correction: Patients with under-eye bags will have the doctor arrange and redistribute the fat to fill the tear troughs without needing to harvest additional autologous fat from other areas.

However, the solution of addressing tear troughs with autologous fat is not suitable for patients who are too thin and have insufficient fat.

Here is the process for performing tear trough correction with autologous fat:

Step 1: Clinical Assessment & Consultation

The doctor conducts a thorough consultation and examination of the lower eyelid condition, assessing the presence of long, deep tear troughs and under-eye bags, to recommend the appropriate method.

Step 2: Tailored Surgical Implementation

A. For Patients with Isolated Deep Tear Troughs: Autologous fat transfer surgery to restore volume to the tear trough area.

The surgeon harvests autologous fat from the patient’s abdomen or thigh, which then undergoes centrifugation to extract the most viable, high-quality fat cells.
The surgical site is precisely mapped, thoroughly cleansed, and local anesthesia is administered to ensure maximum patient comfort and minimize any pain or discomfort.
The processed fat is meticulously injected into the lower eyelid area to seamlessly fill and smooth out the tear trough.

B. For Patients with Deep Tear Troughs Combined with Under-Eye Bags, Excess Skin, and Sagging Lower Eyelids: Lower blepharoplasty is highly recommended to address skin laxity and eye bags, combined with orbital fat transposition to fill the tear troughs without harvesting fat from other areas.

The surgical site is precisely mapped, thoroughly cleansed, and local anesthesia is administered to ensure maximum patient comfort and minimize any pain or discomfort.
The surgeon precisely removes redundant skin, then redistributes and repositions the existing orbital fat to effectively fill the hollows and correct the under-eye bags.
The micro-incisions are meticulously closed with cosmetic sutures hidden along the natural lower lash line, ensuring an optimally concealed, scar-free healing process.

Step 3: The patient receives post-operative care and is guided by the doctor on home care, with a follow-up visit scheduled to remove stitches after 5 days.

Address Tear Troughs with HA (Filler)

Addressing tear troughs with HA is typically applied in cases with simple long, deep tear troughs or accompanied by hollow lower eyelids due to fat loss. This method utilizes Hyaluronic Acid as the main ingredient to fill the tear troughs and restore youthful beauty to the face.

The solution of addressing tear troughs with Filler has several advantages:

Swift Treatment Time: The Filler injection process takes only about 30 minutes.
Quick Results: Visible improvements are instantaneous, with optimal contour refinement appearing as minor swelling subsides.
Minimized Pain: The use of specialized ultra-fine needles or blunt-tipped cannulas ensures a comfortable, virtually painless experience.
Minimal Recovery Time: As a non-surgical treatment, it requires zero downtime, allowing patients to resume their routine immediately.

However, HA injections to fill tear troughs can only be maintained for about 6 to 12 months. After that, patients will need to undergo another injection to achieve the desired results. Here is the process for performing HA injections to fill tear troughs:

Step 1: The specialist assesses the anatomy and depth of the tear troughs.

Step 2: The patient inspects and verifies the sealed, genuine HA filler package prior to treatment.

Step 3: The injection zones and required dosage are precisely mapped on the lower eyelid area.

Step 4: The specialist meticulously administers the filler using advanced techniques to ensure smooth, optimal volume restoration.

Step 5: The patient is monitored briefly post-injection, followed by a personalized home-care briefing and follow-up scheduling.

Possible Complications

Undergoing tear trough correction at an untrustworthy beauty facility can lead to complications such as:

Swelling of the skin under the eyes due to the doctor injecting too much hyaluronic acid.

Infection if the treatment process is not properly sterilized.

Impact on vision in cases where hyaluronic acid is injected incorrectly, causing it to flow into the central retinal artery.

However, the above complications can be effectively managed and minimized if you receive treatment at a reputable facility.

Why Choose Dr. Eye For Tear Trough Correction?

With a high level of expertise and extensive treatment experience, Dr. Eye proudly offers in-depth, personalized tear trough correction services tailored to each face. You can rest assured with a safe treatment process and comprehensive results as desired.

Evidence-Based Consultation

Dr. Eye is committed to providing honest consultations based on the latest scientific research regarding eye area aging.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Treatment plans are individualized based on each patient’s anatomy, concerns, and treatment goals. You will be able to see and clearly visualize the results before treatment.

In-Depth & Comprehensive Eye Area Treatment

At Dr. Eye, you will be treated by 100% certified doctors with over 5 years of experience in eye aesthetics, addressing all issues related to eye area aging.

Minimally Invasive Approaches with a Focus on Safety

Dr. Eye’s doctors continuously enhance their skills, update the latest technologies, and choose minimal intervention methods, prioritizing your safety above all.

Patient-Centered Care and Quality Standards

* Strict infection control procedures, genuine surgical equipment.
* Thoughtful and caring client service, always accompanying you 24/7.

Tear Trough Correction Pricing

Beyond delivering comprehensive, natural-looking results, Dr. Eye is committed to complete transparency in our pricing structure. Below is our clear, all-inclusive investment guide with absolutely no hidden fees.

Procedure	Investment (VND)
Tear trough and lower eyelid rejuvenation with FDA-approved HA Fillers	12.000.000/1cc (Juvederm) 10.000.000/1cc (Restylane)

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Client Story

Ms. Đ.T.B

38 years old, Vĩnh Long

“I have a congenital tear trough, and I have noticed it hasn’t been beautiful since I was little, but only now do I have the opportunity to treat it. At first, I was also hesitant to choose a clinic because I didn’t know if the results would be satisfactory.When I arrived at Dr. Eye, I was shown the results in advance, so I decided to do it here. Now my eyes no longer have tear troughs, I look younger than before, and I am very satisfied.”

This is a sharing from Ms. Đ.T.B – a customer who has trusted Dr. Eye in the journey to rejuvenate her eyes with the tear trough defect that causes aesthetic loss.

Ms. V.M.T

43 years old, Ho Chi Minh City

Sister V.M.T came to Dr. Eye with deep tear troughs affecting her facial aesthetics. She shared: “My eyes have very deep tear troughs, so every time I go out, I have to do my makeup carefully, which takes a lot of time. Seeing that, my friend introduced me to Dr. Eye for the doctors to consult on how to improve it.”

After a period of accompanying Dr. Eye, sister V.M.T shared about the final results: “I don’t feel much pain because the doctor was very gentle. My eyes no longer have tear troughs, so I look a few years younger.”

Ms. N.T.H

48 years old, Binh Duong

Sister N.T.H is always worried about the sagging lower eyelid creating deep tear troughs, along with bags under the eyes making her eyes look tired and much older. After the examination, the doctors at Dr. Eye provided a solution to treat the bags under the eyes, lift the sagging lower eyelid, and rearrange the lower eyelid fat to eliminate the tear trough. Thanks to this, the bags are gone, the lower eyelid is taut and lifted, and the tear trough is no longer deep.

When she saw the results in the mirror, sister N.T.H happily expressed: “The doctors here are so skilled, I wish I had come earlier to look beautiful sooner.”

Notes for Successful Treatment

Before undergoing tear trough correction

Choose a reputable, reliable clinic with experience in comprehensive treatment of aging issues around the eyes.
Inform the doctor about any medications you are taking and consult whether you need to pause them.
Avoid using coffee, tea, or stimulating drinks before surgery.

After undergoing tear trough correction

Do not touch the wound from the tear trough surgery with your hands.
Avoid vigorous activities or water exposure in the first 3 days.
Get plenty of rest, limit staying up late, and overworking.
Clean the wound with saline as directed by the doctor.
Drink plenty of water, increase the intake of fiber-rich, protein, and vitamin foods such as milk, cheese, meat, vegetables, fruits,…
Use the prescribed medication as directed by the doctor for quick wound recovery.
Return for a follow-up appointment as scheduled with the doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a deep tear trough and does tear trough correction hurt?

A deep tear trough is a crescent-shaped groove that becomes more pronounced from the lower corner of the eye down to the cheek-nose area. Over time, as the aging process intensifies, the tear trough deepens, making clients appear older.

At Dr. Eye, the tear trough correction procedure is quick and gentle, thanks to the skilled techniques of our doctors. Moreover, clients will receive local anesthesia, helping minimize discomfort during the procedure.

2. Is tear trough correction safe?

To ensure optimal safety, prevent complications, and achieve the desired aesthetic results, clients should choose a reputable, trustworthy, and experienced aesthetic clinic.

3. How long does it take to recover from tear trough correction?

Depending on the client’s individual healing response and the doctor’s expertise, the recovery time for tear trough correction can range from 7 to 10 days, or extend to 10 to 14 days. Clients with a favorable healing response who follow the doctor’s care instructions may recover in 5 to 7 days.

4. Does tear trough correction leave scars?

The advantage of tear trough correction is that it minimizes visible scarring or signs of cosmetic intervention. It is especially important to choose a reputable clinic with a highly skilled and experienced team of doctors to significantly reduce the risk of scarring and ensure the safety of the procedure.

5. Will the tear trough reappear after correction?

The results of tear trough correction can last approximately 5 to 10 years, depending on the doctor’s expertise, aftercare regimen, and the rate of aging. However, tear trough correction is currently an effective aesthetic method that helps clients achieve a youthful appearance for their eyes over an extended period.

6. How much does tear trough correction cost?

The cost of tear trough correction varies for each individual, depending on the depth of the tear trough, the method used, and the aesthetic clinic. At Dr. Eye, the price for tear trough correction using HA ranges from 10,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND.

7. Is tear trough correction painful?

Dr. Eye utilizes tear trough correction techniques that prioritize safety, minimize discomfort, and promote quick recovery with minimal downtime. Clients can feel confident in their treatment at our specialized clinic.

Other Eye Area Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Treatments

Lower Blepharoplasty

The method to address excess skin under the lower eyelid that causes grooves and sagging. The doctor will perform lower eyelid surgery to remove the excess skin, helping the under-eye area appear smooth and firm, free of wrinkles.

Under-eye bag treatment

Addressing the issue of under-eye bags that affect aesthetics. To achieve this, the doctor removes the lower eyelid fat bags either through the conjunctival approach or via the skin, in conjunction with the removal of excess skin. As a result, the lower eyelid appears less swollen and looks more youthful.

Volume Restoration for Hollow Under-Eyes

Effectively address the issue of hollow lower eyelids. The doctor will perform autologous fat grafting or HA injection to enhance the lower eyelid area. As a result, the lower eyelids appear fuller and more vibrant.

Tear Trough Correction