Under-eye circles and the puffiness that often comes with them can make you look older and constantly exhausted. These issues may be present throughout your life, but they can noticeably worsen as you age because your skin becomes thinner and loses its tautness.

If you’re struggling with puffiness, dark circles, or tear troughs under your eyes, there’s an option that can help: tear trough implants. Dr. Apo offers the chance to get rid of those shadows and enhance your natural beauty through these innovative implants.

You may wonder what the experience is truly like for patients who choose to undergo this procedure. Take a closer look at what real patients can expect from tear trough implants.

UNDERSTANDING TEAR TROUGH IMPLANTS

Tear trough implant surgery is a cosmetic procedure that involves the placing of implants in the tear troughs, which are the grooves that sit between your lower eyelid and cheek. With aging, you can begin to lose volume in those grooves while at the same time experiencing thinning skin and connective tissues that might have partially hidden the tear-trough. All of this can highlight dark circles under your eyes.

In the past, surgeons have tried to correct the problem by removing volume from the lower eyelids, but this only resulted in further issues. Instead, Dr. Apo relies on tear trough implants to add volume. They’re made of silastic and sit on the bone right under your eye, helping you attain a more refreshed and happier appearance. After all, consider that when smiling, volume is pushed up under your eyes, if you have a bit more volume there at rest, you will have more of the look of being in a pleasant mood (even if you aren’t).

THE PROCEDURE: WHAT TO EXPECT

Dr. Apo performs tear trough implants as an outpatient procedure. He begins by ensuring that you’re a good candidate for the process and gives you some simple instructions to follow in the days leading up to it. This can include avoiding blood thinners, smoking, and alcohol.

The procedure itself involves creating a small incision and slipping the implant through the eyelid’s back side, which means that you don’t have to worry about a visible scar. The implant goes over the boney rim under your eyelid, giving you a fuller and more youthful look.

You will receive detailed instructions about the aftercare process, including how often you may want to apply ice to the under-eye area. You might feel a bit of discomfort and reduced sensation as you heal, which usually takes about two weeks.

For those weeks, it’s best if you don’t wear makeup in the area. You may also need to avoid strenuous activity for the first few days.

A YOUTHFUL TRANSFORMATION

Patients who’ve received tear trough implants often marvel at the change in their face’s symmetry. Their features are in better balance, and the bags that plagued them for years can be so diminished that they appear gone. For those who have struggled with under-eye circles, tear troughs can effectively address them.

These implants help to create a much more youthful appearance, especially when combined with other options, like blepharoplasties, injectables, or facelifts. Because tear trough implants are also long-lasting, you can expect to enjoy the results for years to come — and without worrying about needing a touch-up.

ACHIEVE THE BEFORE AND AFTER YOU DESERVE

Looking in the mirror and seeing bags and dark circles under your eyes can be frustrating. By choosing Dr. Apo to help you resolve the issue, you can benefit from a procedure that offers lasting results and doesn’t require a long recovery process.

You deserve to both look and feel your best. Contact Dr. Apo and schedule an appointment to see if tear trough implants are right for you.