Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. John Fezza, an oculoplastic surgeon. Watch as Dr. Fezza shares how to identify good candidates for infraorbital hollow or tear trough injections. Find out why the cheek is the most important area to treat first. Learn tips for treating to prevent bruising, and find out why Dr. Fezza never treats to completion. Discover the approach he’s developed in his 30 years of experience.
Further Reading
If you want to read more about treating infraorbital hollows, check out the following articles published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology:
Development and Validation of a Photonumeric Scale for Evaluation of Infraorbital Hollowing
ABSTRACT
Background: The infraorbital hollow is characterized by a sunken hollowing appearance of the junction between the lower eyelid and the cheek. Dermal fillers provide a suitable option to reduce the appearance of infraorbital hollowing. To objectively evaluate treatmentrelated improvements in clinical practice and research, a validated photonumeric scale is needed.
Objective: To present the scale development methods for the Merz Infraorbital Hollow Assessment Scale and establish its reliability and clinical relevance.
Methods: A 5-point photonumeric scale was developed to objectively assess the infraorbital hollowing among subjects of varying sex, age, and skin type. Intra- and inter-rater reliability was evaluated using live assessments conducted 2 weeks apart. The clinical relevance of a 1-point difference in scale-severity grade was evaluated through side by-side comparisons of photographs with either same grade or a one-grade difference.
Results: The scale demonstrated excellent reliability when used by trained physicians and other healthcare practitioners. Intra-rater agreement between the 2 live-subject rating sessions was nearly perfect. Substantial inter-rater agreement between the raters from both live sessions was also demonstrated. The mean absolute difference (95% confidence interval) in scale ratings was 1.08 (1.02, 1.14) for “clinically different” pairs and was 0.34 (0.27, 0.41) for “clinically same” pairs, suggesting a 1-point difference is clinically relevant.
Conclusion: The Merz Infraorbital Hollow Assessment Scale is a validated, reliable, and clinically relevant photonumeric scale for rating infraorbital hollowing. The scale maintains its validity and reliability with reproducible results across a diverse group of males and females of various ages and Fitzpatrick Skin Types.
Expert Recommendations on the Use of Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Tear Trough Rejuvenation
ABSTRACT
Restylane® Lidocaine is one of the most widely used hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers to replace lost or displaced volume during tear trough correction. Patient goals for tear trough correction include looking less tired or removing dark circles and this may be achieved by administering HA filler into the infraorbital region to correct the lower eyelid relative to the volume deficit, thereby smoothing the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek. To achieve patient satisfaction and consistent results with Restylane, optimal application is essential; however, clinical guidance based on experience is limited. This paper reflects the recommendations of an interdisciplinary expert panel for the use of Restylane in correcting tear trough deformity, including patient selection, dosing, injection technique, and post-treatment care. Recommendations were discussed and agreed as a consensus, according to cross-sectional expertise and clinical experience.
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CATEGORIESDERM TOPICS, VIDEO PEARLS
TAGS JOHN FEZZA, MD; AESTHETICS; TEAR TROUGH; INFRABORBITAL HOLLOWS; FILLER
