Understanding Male Tear Troughs

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The post-pandemic aesthetic boom has led to an increase in attendances of patients looking for facial enhancements.1
Cosmetic procedures are increasing in popularity, with men accounting for 13% of surgical and 8% of all non-surgical procedures.2 The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2020 statistics showed that blepharoplasty was the second most popular surgical procedure in men and non-surgical procedures included botulinum toxin.2 In a culture of mask wearing, eyes have become a bigger focus and an imperative form of facial expression. Hence there is no surprise that eye rejuvenation using both surgical and non-surgical techniques is gaining in popularity. An increasingly common ocular complaint presenting to clinics include that of sunken, dark, tired eyes which are secondary to tear trough deformities. There are many treatment options including toxin, filler, chemical…

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