
Blog|Articles|August 6, 2024
Blog: Intervention may be necessary when too much filler is used under the eye
Author(s)Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS
Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, a facial plastic surgeon points out that the use of hyaluronidase in the periorbital region demands a meticulous approach due to the delicate anatomy and high risk of complications.
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The overfilling of tear troughs has become a common concern with the increasing number of individuals seeking nonsurgical tear trough fillers. Given the increase in the rate of tear trough filler treatment, it is a natural assumption that the incidence of ophthalmologic complications such as the Tyndall effect and overfilling have seen a proportional rise in occurrence. As we age, the under-eye area naturally becomes more sunken and hollow, often leading to a tired and aged appearance.
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