In the realm of aesthetic medicine, rejuvenating the under-eye area is a crucial aspect patients often want addressed.
Tear trough injections, employed strategically, can work wonders in diminishing unsightly dark circles and hollows beneath the eyes, restoring a youthful and refreshed appearance. However, practitioners should treat with caution.
This procedure, whilst transformative, is also notorious for its complications, especially when administered by less experienced/unqualified practitioners. Common signs of complications include, but are not limited to, persistent swelling, lumps, asymmetry and discolouration.1
In this article, I will present a patient case of a tear trough complication after a non-qualified practitioner administered dermal filler in this area.
A 38-year-old female patient underwent a tear trough treatment with dermal filler performed by a non-medical beauty therapist. The patient had concerns surrounding the darkness of her under-eyes and…
