Tear Trough Treatment

The tear trough is the crease between the lower eyelid and the cheek. When the crease is deeper, it can create a shadow resulting in unwanted darkness or the look of “bags” beneath the eyes. This shadow can also make you appear older or look tired, even when well-rested.

Rejuvenating Your Under Eye Area

Tear trough treatment is performed using injectable dermal fillers to reduce the depth of the area. By adding filler to the tear trough, the skin looks fuller, and shadows are minimized. Dr. Caroline Vargason is an oculofacial plastic surgeon who performs tear trough filler in Nampa, Idaho. Dr. Vargason has a deep understanding of the areas around the eyes and strategically places filler to achieve subtle, natural-looking results.

What Is Tear Trough Treatment?

Tear trough treatment, also known as under-eye filler, is an injectable treatment to add volume beneath the eyes. When your tear trough is deep, it can cast a shadow beneath the eyes, darkening the area and making you look tired.

Fillers used in this treatment contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the fluids of the eyes and joints. The gel-like filler adds volume to the area, reducing the depth of your tear trough.

Benefits of Tear Trough Treatment

It takes under 30 minutes to perform
No downtime or recovery period
Minimally invasive procedure
Reduces under eye shadows
Adds volume beneath the eyes
No anesthesia require
Results that last up to a year
Instant results

Who Is a Candidate?

To determine if you are a candidate for tear trough treatment, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vargason. Some of the areas she looks for in candidates include:

Mild to moderate depth beneath your eyes
Mild to moderate sagging beneath your eyes
You have healthy skin that is not too thin

You may not be the best fit for tear trough treatment if you have:

Thin skin beneath your eyes
Excess skin beneath your eyes
Serve depth in your tear troughs
Fat bulges under your eyes

If you are found not to be a candidate for this treatment, Dr. Vargason will recommend an alternative treatment route that works well for you.

Why Choose Dr. Vargason?

Dr. Vargason is an oculofacial plastic surgeon based in Idaho. She is board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Throughout her medical experience, she has excelled as a reconstructive surgeon and has now opened her practice, Nava Face & Eye. At her office, you will find that she provides patient-centered care that delivers precise, artistic results.

A wide variety of medical providers can perform fillers. With Dr. Vargason, you will be in the hands of an expert who profoundly understands the area's anatomy and what it takes to achieve your desired results. If you are interested in tear trough treatment with Dr. Vargason, contact Nava Face & Eye to schedule your consultation.

How Your Treatment Is Performed

Your treatment will take place at Dr. Vargason's office. Before the treatment begins, your skin will be cleansed, and a topical anesthetic will be applied. This will help numb the area and allow you to remain comfortable.

Once the anesthetic has taken hold, the injections will begin. The syringe will be connected to a blunt-tipped cannula or a needle and injected into the skin beneath your eyes. Most patients require 1-2 injections per eye. After the injections, the area may be massaged to help evenly distribute the filler.

Recovery + Results

Once the procedure is completed, you are free to return to your normal activities and can even go to work. You may have some swelling, bruising, or redness.

Your results will be immediately visible, and the tear trough will appear fuller. Your complete results will be visible in 1-2 weeks.

Dr. Vargason will provide you with aftercare instructions which include:

Avoiding strenuous activities for 24-48 hours
Applying a cold compress for the first 48 hours
Avoid sleeping face down