Ep 149 Treatments & Regions Uncovered: The Tear Trough | Dr Gavin Chan & Dr Jake Sloane

Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan (Cosmetic physician based in Melbourne, Australia) Gavin has worked in the field for over 16 years and he also hosts an extremely successful YouTube channel (under his clinics name 'Victorian Cosmetic Institute) where he explores injectables topics, controversies and more. In this new series of episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we'll be drilling down into how injectors approach specific areas of the face, what techniques they use and what they've changed over time as they mastered the technique. We'll explore the patient perspective and get an understanding of their needs and complaints, as well as discussing any alternative treatment options that might be considered. 00:00 Introduction 04:55 Why Tear Trough Treatment Became So Popular   10:59 Understanding What a True Tear Trough Is   18:27 Common Causes Including Genetics and Aging   26:25 Why Patients Often Misdiagnose Their Concern   33:29 Challenges With Patient Expectations and Perfectionism   41:37 Complications Including Puffiness and Tyndall Effect   48:53 Why Some Results Look Good Initially but Change Over Time   52:09 Real Case That Led to Stopping Tear Trough Treatments   61:45 Importance of Anatomy and Ligament Structure   68:49 Alternative Approaches Including Mid Face Support   76:38 When Surgery May Be a Better Option Than Filler   80:09 Managing Dissolving, Refilling and Long Term Outcomes   86:34 Key Lessons on Patient Selection and Saying No ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION