Who it may suit
- A hollow or groove under the eyes that casts a shadow
- Reasonable skin quality under the eyes
- Mild to moderate hollowing without significant puffiness or bags
- Adults aged 18 and over in good general health, with realistic expectations
GP-led treatment
Tear trough filler, only where it is right for you
A delicate under-eye treatment that starts with careful assessment, and honest advice when another option would suit you better.
- GP-led care
- Boroughbridge & Billingham
About the treatment
What is tear trough filler?
The tear trough is the groove that runs from the inner corner of the eye towards the cheek. When it deepens, it can cast a shadow that makes you look tired even when you are not. Tear trough filler places a small amount of soft hyaluronic acid gel to soften that hollow.
This is one of the most delicate areas of the face to treat, so assessment matters more here than almost anywhere. Not everyone is suitable, and sometimes a different treatment, or no treatment, is the better advice.
When it may not be suitable
- Prominent under-eye bags or puffiness, which filler can make worse
- Swelling under the eyes that comes and goes
- Very thin or crepey skin, where a skin-quality treatment may be advised first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, active infection, or a previous reaction to filler
Your full medical history is reviewed at consultation, so this list is a guide only.
Step by step
What to expect
- Consultation: the under-eye area, skin quality and facial structure are assessed, and you will be told honestly if filler is not the right choice.
- Planning: if suitable, you agree a conservative plan and give written consent.
- Treatment: a small amount of soft filler is placed, often with a blunt cannula to reduce the risk of bruising.
- Aftercare: you leave with aftercare advice and know how to contact the clinic if you have any concerns.
Downtime and recovery
Swelling and bruising are possible and can be more noticeable under the eyes than elsewhere. Most settles within one to two weeks.
How long results last
Tear trough filler often lasts around 9 to 12 months, and can last longer because the area moves relatively little. Results vary from person to person.
Aftercare
- Keep the area clean and avoid touching, pressing or massaging it unless you have been advised to
- Avoid make-up on the treated area for 24 hours
- Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds and other facial treatments for around two weeks
- Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised for the first night or two, if you can
- Avoid rubbing your eyes, and take care removing eye make-up for the first few days
- Contact the clinic promptly if you notice increasing pain, a change in skin colour, or anything that worries you
If your vision changes after a facial injectable treatment, call 999 or go to A&E straight away and tell them what treatment you have recently had. Do not wait for a reply from the clinic. If you have severe or increasing pain, or the skin turns pale, dusky or blotchy, contact the clinic immediately, or get urgent medical help if you cannot reach us.
Guide prices
Tear Trough Filler prices
A £25 consultation fee applies and is credited towards treatment when booked within 30 days.
Guide prices
Dermal filler treatment is tailored to the area, anatomy, product choice, and desired result.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Tear trough filler | £250 |
Your safety
Clinical standards behind every treatment
The same careful process applies whichever treatment you choose. Read about clinical safety and governance.
GP-led consultation
A face-to-face assessment of your goals, medical history and suitability always comes first.
Consent and time to decide
Risks, alternatives and costs are explained, and you have time to think before giving written consent.
Regulated products, insured care
Medicines are UK-licensed, fillers and skin boosters are CE or UKCA-marked, and the practitioner holds medical indemnity cover.
Aftercare and follow-up
You leave with aftercare advice and a direct way to contact the clinic, with review arranged if needed.
Tear Trough Filler FAQs
Questions before you book
Am I suitable for tear trough filler?
It depends on the cause of your under-eye concern. Hollowing with good skin quality often responds well; puffiness, bags or fluid retention usually do not. Your consultation will make this clear.
What if filler is not right for me?
Alternatives may include polynucleotides for the eye area, which aim to improve skin quality rather than add volume, or skincare advice. Sometimes the honest answer is that an injectable treatment will not help, and you will be told so.
What are the risks?
Bruising and swelling are the most common, and can be more noticeable under the eyes. Other possible complications include infection, lumps, a bluish tinge if filler sits too close to the surface, prolonged swelling and delayed inflammation. Rarely, filler can block a blood vessel and damage the skin or other tissue, and very rarely this can cause permanent loss of vision. Careful assessment and technique lower these risks but cannot remove them. Your practitioner will explain the risks that apply to you.
Can tear trough filler be dissolved?
Hyaluronic acid filler can sometimes be dissolved after a clinical assessment. Dissolving is a medical treatment in its own right, with its own risks, and it cannot guarantee a return to how you looked before.
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Next step
Start with a tear trough filler consultation
Appointments are available at our Boroughbridge clinic and in the Billingham area, by arrangement. Get in touch by WhatsApp or email to find a time that suits you.
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