Tear Trough Implants in Philadelphia

Serving Philadelphia, Wayne, Lancaster, the Main Line, King of Prussia, PA, New Jersey and the neighboring tri state areas

woman with low bun touching her cheek with her hand

What is a Tear Trough Implant?

Tear trough implants is a surgical procedure that corrects tear trough deformity and/or eliminates dark circles under the eyes. The deformity is a depression of the medial lower eyelid where it meets the cheek. As we age, the dark circles under the eye becomes longer and starts to run down onto the cheek. For some people, it can run extremely deep. During a tear trough surgery Philadelphia facial surgeon Dr. Morgenstern restores volume in the lower eyelid/upper cheek area using an implant. The implant is made of silicone, inserted through a small incision and placed over the bone mass under the eyelid. It can be removed but expected to stay in place. A tear trough implant procedure can be combined with a facelift, an upper eyelid surgery and other facial surgeries. There are no visible scars with the incision made on the outside of the eyelid.

Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions

Non-Surgical Alternatives

There is an alternative to a surgical procedure in the form of dermal fillers. The injection of the temporary filler under the hollow between the lower eyelid and cheek can reduce and smooth the appearance of eye bags and tear troughs. Eye bags are partly caused by the loss of volume in the mid-cheek. Replacing that volume with dermal fillers reduces the appearance of eye bags.

Sometimes eye bags and tear troughs appear together and treatment is needed for the mid-cheek and the tear trough. The most common fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a gel form that mimics the hyaluronic acid found naturally in the skin, eyes, and joints in the body. The hyaluronic acid fillers can be reversed. Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm can often last for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tear Trough Implants FAQ

Am I A Candidate for a Tear Trough Implant?

What Are the Risks?

How is the Recovery?

What Are the Benefits of Tear Trough Implant?

Am I A Candidate for a Tear Trough Implant?

You are a good candidate if you are in good physical health, a non-smoker and realistic about the risks and results of a tear trough implant surgery in Philadelphia and the Main Line. If you are tired of a “hollow” appearance, have dark circles under your eyes and have large fat pockets in the lower eyelids, you can benefit from a tear trough implant. Excellent candidates have good skin elasticity. Let Dr. Morgenstern know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

What Are the Risks?

Complications are rare but can occur, including bad reaction to anesthesia, asymmetry of the eyes, bleeding, bruising, embolism, infection, numbness, scarring and swelling.

How is the Recovery?

Philadelphia tear trough implant patients generally return to work after a week. Recovery takes up to two weeks in which time you may feel some discomfort in the eye area, reduced sensation in the cheek and upper lip area and experience some swelling and bruising. Avoid wearing makeup for the first two weeks after surgery. It is helpful to keep your head elevated and use cold compresses for pain relief and bring swelling down. Daily activities are fine as long as you do not get involved in strenuous exercises. It can take up to a year for the swelling to completely heal but family and friends will not notice it after a couple of weeks.

What Are the Benefits of Tear Trough Implant?

There are many great benefits of getting a tear trough implant in Philadelphia and the Main Line area:

Convenient, often referred to as a “lunchtime procedure”
Firmer and younger appearance
Instant Results
Long-Lasting Results
No recovery time
No surgery

Next StepsSchedule a Consultation

Dr. Morgenstern and our staff dedicate time to thoroughly understanding your vision during your consultation. It is important to us that all your questions are answered so we can ensure a personalized approach to natural-looking results. We look forward to guiding you on your journey to enhanced confidence and beauty.

Book Now