McKeown Medical
202 W George St, Glasgow, G2 2PQ
Tear Trough Filler
Under-eye bags can be caused by a number of issues. Often they are the result of volume loss and tissue descent from the eye area, which can leave a hollowed appearance and make the patient look tired – even when they are not. Correcting volume loss from under the eye area can have a significant impact in rejuvenating the eye area.
Under-eye bags can be caused by a number of issues. Often they are the result of volume loss and tissue descent from the eye area, which can leave a hollowed appearance and make the patient look tired – even when they are not. Correcting volume loss from under the eye area can have a significant impact in rejuvenating the eye area.
At a glance
Every patient is unique, and during our consultation process, we work with you to develop a bespoke treatment plan based on what you want to achieve.
Duration
15 minutes
Anaesthetic
Local
Downtime
None
Length of results
Up to 2 years
Pricing
From £400
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Dark circles under eyes1 / 4
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Dark circles under eyes
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Dark circles under eyes2 / 4
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Dark circles under eyes
This patient also had treatment to her cheeks and chin.
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Under eye bags3 / 4
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Under eye bags
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Under eye bags4 / 4
As we age, it is not only the skin that changes – there is also significant loss of bone and fat, especially around the eye area – therefore supporting these tissues with volume restoration can help to diminish the appearance of the bags. Carefully administered filler to the mid-face is often an effective, non-invasive solution to bags and also helps to illuminate the under-eye area.
Conditions
Under eye bagsPatient Testimonials
The tear trough is the groove that runs between the lower eyelid and the cheek, contributing to dark hollows below the eyes. This can be improved with precise volume restoration. Hear how this treatment turned out for our patient Justine.
How Does It Work?
A patient before and after treatment at McKeown Medical.
Non-surgical treatments
We offer tear trough fillers from our clinic in Glasgow, Scotland.
The eyes are considered the most attractive facial feature but are often one of the first parts of the face to show signs of ageing. One of the biggest complaints patients often make about their eyes is that they are told they look ‘tired’ or ‘sad’ even when they feel quite the opposite.
In the past, the only option to rejuvenate tired-looking eyes – especially lower eyelid bags – was invasive surgery. Now, it is often possible to achieve an effective lower eyelid rejuvenation by using a relatively quick and simple injection – the tear trough filler.
A patient before and after treatment at McKeown Medical.
Restore volume to ageing, tired eyes
To understand how non-surgical rejuvenation using dermal fillers works around the eye area, it is first necessary to understand why the eye area ages in the first place. In the past, we assumed it was simply due to gravity causing the tissues to fall and sag. We now understand that ageing is much more complicated than that and age-related changes in appearance are primarily related to loss of volume beneath the skin.
The bone below the eye – known as the infraorbital rim – shrinks (or, to give it its proper medical name, ‘atrophies’) with age. When this happens, the fat pad beneath the eye can bulge forward, creating the appearance of an eye bag and dark circles under the eyes.
Because of this evolution in our understanding of why the eye ages, our treatment of the problem has also evolved – moving away from radical surgery that involves cutting away the ‘excess’ fat towards less invasive volume restoration treatments, such as tear trough fillers.
Watch how we do this treatment
See a tear trough filler treatment in action at McKeown Medical.
Patient Reviews
Read reviews from our patients about their experience at McKeown Medical.
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Made me feel really calm and relaxed and staff from reception and treatment room were so pleasant and very professional.
Dr Darren was amazing. Made me so comfortable and so so pleasant. Such a lovely guy! Highly recommend, absolutely delighted so far – although, as advised, a bit swollen! Thank you so much.
A McKeown Medical patient April 2024
From start to finish the team and Dr Darren were so welcoming and professional. Everything was explained clearly and the results are more than I could have hoped for.
A McKeown Medical patient April 2024
I am delighted with the subtle changes that have made such a difference to my face giving me so much more confidence. Dr Darren is one of the very best so I had total trust in what he was doing. Every member of staff make you feel at ease, they are all so lovely and friendly.
A McKeown Medical patient March 2024
Dr Rhona was lovely and put me at ease before and during the treatment. I was well informed of my options prior to treatment taking place and aftercare was explained thoroughly too. Will definitely be revisiting soon.
A McKeown Medical patient March 2024
Dr Rhona was particularly kind and sensitive to my needs and her care is very patient centred.
A McKeown Medical patient October 2023
I saw Dr Rhona Cameron who I have seen before. She is very welcoming and has a lovely manner. She is easy to talk to and I am very pleased with the results.
A McKeown Medical patient November 2023
The whole experience was fabulous. My phone consultation was very knowledgeable and friendly and everyone in the office was so welcoming. I’ll definitely be back.
A McKeown Medical patient April 2024
Lovely friendly staff. Came out after treatment feeling so much better about my appearance. Dr Darren McKeown puts you at ease and gives you a wonderful boost. Thank you all.
A McKeown Medical patient March 2024
I have so much trust and faith in Dr Darren and I thank him dearly for all that he has done for me to improve my confidence.
A McKeown Medical patient September 2023
From my very first contact with yourselves to the minute I left the attention to detail and client service was impeccable, every member of staff I came into contact with was so friendly and professional put me at ease so much. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed with environments like this however this was furthest from my thoughts on arrival.
My consultation answered all concerns Dr Rhona explained what would give me best results as to what I was looking to achieve . As I was travelling from a far your team kindly got my booked in same day for my treatment so I didn’t have to make another journey. Upon my procedure which again every step of the way was explained my therapist was so attentive talked me through everything step as she was carrying out my treatment and explained all my after care.
I am currently in day 3 of the Halo treatment and everything is exactly what I was told to expect. I am now looking forward to seeing end result. Thank you to you and your team .
A McKeown Medical patient May 2024
From the moment I walked through the door I was treated so well by every member of staff, all so friendly and helpful. I received Halo and BBL I was a little nervous but Dr Rhona completely put my mind at rest.
After my treatments I was taken good care of and Dr Darren came and reassured me too which was an added bonus. I returned a few weeks later for my checkup and again was treated so well, Dr Darren remembered me which was lovely.
I am delighted with the results of my treatment I feel my skin looks so much fresher and this in turn has lifted my self esteem which had previously been at a low point. I highly recommend both these treatments and would not hesitate to return to Dr Darren’s Clinic in the future. Thank you to all again.
A McKeown Medical patient December 2023
It’s just a lovely clinic. Everyone is very professional and it feels very high end, so you know you’re in safe hands, but they’re also friendly, welcoming and warm which really matters when visiting as it helps you feel at ease & relaxed.
The best place for the best advice and the best service. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
A McKeown Medical patient November 2023
Are you ready to start your consultation?
Finding the right treatment for you is the most important factor in ensuring that you are on the correct path to achieve the results you desire. Our pre-consultation enquiry helps us to identify your needs and, ultimately, gets you on the right path to achieving your optimal results.
Pricing
Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs and the results you are looking to achieve.
Tear trough filler
From £400
Common Questions
How Do Tear Trough Fillers Work?
Under-eye fillers involve carrying out a series of small injections into the skin below the eye – usually on top of the bone – using hyaluronic acid injections. These hollows are called tear troughs.
Injected into the hollows of your eyes, tear trough fillers can make you look less tired by reducing dark circles, lines and wrinkles, and restoring lost volume to the skin.
The restoration of volume on top of the bone using dermal fillers restores some of the lost support to the lower eyelid and can improve the contour of the eyelid.
To carry out the injection we sometimes use a traditional needle, whilst other times we will use a blunt-tipped cannula. The choice of instrument depends on your own anatomy and what will get the best result for you as an individual. The procedure typically requires more than one injection.
It is necessary to undercorrect slightly in anticipation that the dermal fillers will expand a little following treatment, so it can take up to a couple of weeks to get to see the final result.
Who is Best Suited for Filler Treatments?
This treatment typically works best on younger patients in their 30s or 40s. Beyond this age group, the treatment can still be performed, but it is usually necessary to perform a more extensive restoration of the mid face in addition to the tear trough. .
If you have a lot of fine lines, wrinkles or lose skin, then a laser eye lift procedure may also be necessary. If you are bothered by herniated fat pouches, then a surgical blepharoplasty to remove fat may be the best option.
Are There Any Limitations to the Procedure?
Tear trough fillers are very effective at restoring volume-related changes to the skin around the eye.
It cannot however remove excess skin or discolouration in the skin, which may also contribute to an ageing or tired appearance.
To treat these, laser treatment or eye bag removal surgery may be required.
How Long Do Filler Treatments Last?
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers give you natural-looking results that can last up to two years. In the lower eyelid dermal fillers tends to last longer than expected, with several years duration not being uncommon.
It is important to recognise this longevity to maintain the desired results and prevent excessive repeat treatments for tear trough injections. The time to repeat the treatment is when the hollowness returns, which may take several years.
What Dermal Filler for Eyes Do We Use?
In treating the lower eyelid skin we only use the best quality fillers from major pharmaceutical companies like Allergan or Galderma. These products are supported by the strongest evidence of their safety and efficacy.
Your Expert Team
Founder
Dr Darren McKeown
Our founder, Dr Darren McKeown, is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, Dr McKeown believes in a global approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.
Medical Director
Dr Rhona Cameron
Dr Rhona Cameron is a skilled injector who has been extensively trained in Dr McKeown’s signature intuitive technique. Her treatments blend advanced facial optimisation with powerful, energy-based devices – such as lasers, BBL and radio frequency – energising the appearance and enhancing skin health. approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.
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Founder
Dr Darren McKeown
Our founder, Dr Darren McKeown, is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, Dr McKeown believes in a global approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.
Medical Director
Dr Rhona Cameron
Dr Rhona Cameron is a skilled injector who has been extensively trained in Dr McKeown’s signature intuitive technique. Her treatments blend advanced facial optimisation with powerful, energy-based devices – such as lasers, BBL and radio frequency – energising the appearance and enhancing skin health. approach; delivering flawless results – and rejuvenation that lasts.
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