Superficial technique for tear trough filling with cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid
Abstract
Introduction: Deep tear troughs create unaesthetic hollows that often worsen the color alteration and aspect of dark undereye circles, thus giving an aged and tired appearance to the eyes, even in younger individuals. The use of dermal fillers for the restoration of volume loss in the area, with a wide variety of products and techniques, has been the most suitable treatment. Aim: Description and evaluation of the superficial intradermal injection technique for tear trough filling using cohesive polydensified matrix hyaluronic acid. Materials and Methods: 120 patients from Faculdade de Medicina do ABC’s Cosmetic Dermatology Sector and a private practice treated between the years 2011 and 2016. Results: All the patients rated the treatment result as good or very good. No important or long-lasting adverse effects were reported; the Tyndall effect was not observed either. Conclusion: The superficial technique is an easy and safe method to treat the tear trough deformity, with high rates of good aesthetic results.
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