Collagen filler for tear troughs
Does it suit me?01Should I get collagen injections for tear troughs?Key Points: Individuals with atrophic tear troughs, lax tear troughs, or thin skin under the eyes can benefit from collagen fillers. However, those with severe laxity and prominent eye bags should consider eye bag removal surgery.Tear troughs are categorized into three types: atrophic, bulging, and lax. Individuals with atrophic tear troughs, mild lax tear troughs, and thin lower eyelid skin are well-suited for collagen fillers to improve the area.To learn more about collagen injections for tear troughs, click here 👉How to distinguish between tear troughs, eye bags, and silkworms?Tear troughs are concave grooves that appear on the lower eyelid near the nose side after a reduction in volume in the tissues surrounding the eye socket; in some cases, they can extend to the cheek. Thus, tear troughs and eye bags are easily distinguished: eye bags have a protruding appearance, while tear troughs are concave.Silkworms (Aegilops) are strip-like elevations located below the lower eyelashes when smiling. They are part of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Silkworms can make the eyes appear larger and more attractive.02Can filling tear troughs alleviate dark circles?Key Points: Collagen injections for tear troughs can alleviate structural and vascular dark circles, but have limited improvement for pigmented dark circles.Dark circles are classified by cause into vascular, pigmented, structural, and mixed types. Collagen injections for tear troughs can alleviate structural dark circles caused by tear trough depression. Additionally, since collagen is milky white, it can thicken the skin and mask vascular dark circles.However, for pigmented dark circles and structural dark circles caused by protruding eye bags, collagen fillers offer limited improvement. Phototherapy devices or eye bag removal surgery are required for these cases.Pitfall Avoidance Tips: How to identify dark circle types: Pull the lower eyelid down with your finger. If the dark circle fades and becomes more noticeable when looking up, it is vascular. If the color does not change and persists when looking up, it is pigmented. If the color fades both when pulling down and looking up, and the eye socket appears protruding from the side, it is structural. Mixed types involve two or more of the above conditions.03Which of the four methods to improve tear troughs suits me?Key Points: If budget is limited and immediate results are desired, choose hyaluronic acid. If you want to alleviate dark circles simultaneously, choose collagen. If you seek permanent results, choose autologous fat. If you want to improve eye bags simultaneously, choose orbital fat release.1. Hyaluronic Acid: Available in various types with a wide price range from low to high. However, the duration is short, typically lasting 6 to 24 months.2. Collagen: Ideal for those seeking natural results and sufficient budget. It alleviates dark circles after filling, but the duration is short, typically lasting 6 to 12 months.3. Fat: Suitable for those seeking permanent results. However, fat survival rates are unstable, and the recovery period is long.4. Orbital Fat Release: Suitable for those wanting to improve both eye bags and tear troughs. However, the surgery carries risks and has a long recovery period.In conclusion, the four methods for filling tear troughs each have pros and cons. Consumers should choose based on their individual baseline and desired outcomes.Treatment Effectiveness01Can collagen injections achieve permanent results?Key Points: Collagen cannot achieve permanent results. After multiple injections, effects will accumulate, maintaining a filling effect for a relatively long period. The more injections, the longer the duration of each single treatment.1. Why can't collagen injections achieve permanent results?Once collagen enters the skin, it is degraded by proteases into small molecule peptides and amino acids, so the effect cannot be permanent. The duration generally ranges from 3 to 12 months, with specific times varying by brand.2. How long should I wait before injecting again?3 to 4 months after the first injection, a follow-up visit is recommended. Additional injections can be administered based on facial conditions. Accumulated collagen can maintain a youthful state for a longer duration.3. Can I switch to a different brand of collagen for the second injection?Different collagen brands have different characteristics. Mixing them may interfere with the collagen's effect.If switching brands for the second injection, one must wait until the collagen from the previous injection is fully absorbed and metabolized, as collagen cannot be dissolved. An interval of about 6 months is recommended, with a minimum of 4 months, though individual metabolic conditions should be the primary factor.Pitfall Avoidance Tips: If a second injection is desired before metabolic absorption is complete, it is recommended to use the same brand and model as the first injection or another product from the same brand.02To what extent can one session of collagen tear trough filling improve the condition?Key Points: The degree of improvement from collagen tear trough filling depends on the baseline condition of the tear troughs.If it is only a tear trough without severe laxity of the periorbital skin or eye bags, or if the tear trough resulted from fat loss or extreme thinness, filling usually achieves a relatively ideal flatness.However, some tear troughs are accompanied by skin laxity or eye bags. Relying solely on filling makes it difficult to restore periorbital flatness, often resulting in unsatisfactory outcomes. Other plans, such as eye bag removal or orbital fat release, may need to be considered.Selecting a Brand01How to choose among the three collagen brands?Key Points: There are three collagen brands. For tear trough filling, SkinVive (Shuangmei) or FILLDERM (Feiman) are generally selected. SkinVive contains a coagulant, offering a relatively longer duration; FILLDERM is lower in price.Currently, there are three collagen brands certified by China's NMPA: Shuangmei Collagen, FILLDERM Collagen, and Weiyimei Collagen. Shuangmei Collagen is further divided into SkinSoft (suitable for combination with hydro-infusion) and SkinVive (suitable for wrinkle removal and filling).Pitfall Avoidance Tips: After entering the body, collagen is degraded by specific proteases into small molecule peptides and amino acids, enters the circulatory system, and is completely re-utilized or metabolized by the body.Price01What is the price range for collagen tear trough filling?Key Points: The cost for one injection generally ranges from 6,000 to 14,000 RMB. Price differences depend on the doctor and brand. As long as the institution and doctor are legitimate and certified, one can choose relatively cheaper collagen.The amount of collagen used varies for each individual, typically 1ml to 2ml.Some institutions sell 1ml of collagen at a low price but inform the patient upon arrival that the dosage is insufficient. Subsequent collagen doses must be purchased at the original price or higher. Careful verification is required.Factors affecting collagen prices:1. Collagen BrandPrice differences among brands mainly stem from production technology. SkinVive's ZDT end-peptide removal technology removes allergens. Additionally, adding a coagulant extends the duration, making it relatively more expensive.2. Doctor's Operational FeeMany consumers notice that specific doctors are designated for collagen injections. Changing to another doctor requires an additional fee. Injections by experienced doctors generally command higher operational fees.Experienced doctors have more precise control over injection depth, dosage, and flow, ensuring higher comfort during injection. They also possess higher aesthetic standards, allowing them to consider facial aesthetic standards when designing pre-operative plans and adjust based on the consumer's conditions, leading to more satisfactory post-operative results.Pitfall Avoidance Tips: If you want the results to last longer, SkinVive is the top choice. However, the key is your financial condition; choose genuine collagen within your affordable price range.Expected Results01Is filling tear troughs more plump better?Key Points: Collagen filling for tear troughs generally requires 1 to 2ml. When injecting, remember to err on the side of less rather than more. Collagen cannot be dissolved and must be naturally metabolized.Collagen filling for tear troughs generally requires 1 to 2ml, but the concave state of each consumer varies. Therefore, the dosage of collagen injection will also vary.For tear trough filling, it is recommended to fill 1 to 2ml per session. If a single side has received 2ml and the desired effect is still not achieved, it is recommended to wait one month before refilling, allowing the injected collagen to fully integrate with the tissue.02Does deeper injection result in longer duration?Key Points: No, deeper injection does not necessarily mean longer duration. Collagen must be injected at the appropriate layer to maintain results for a long time. Collagen is generally filled in the superficial subcutaneous tissue or the periosteal layer.Tear trough filling generally adopts the dual-plane injection method, injecting into both the periosteal layer and the subcutaneous tissue layer.1. Perioste