How to Say “泪沟” in English？
There’s a saying that “aging starts with the eyes.” The aging of the eye area can greatly impact our overall appearance of age. In addition to common concerns such as dark circles (黑眼圈 dark circles), eye bags (眼袋 eye bag/eye pouches), and crow’s feet (鱼尾纹 crow’s feet), the tear trough (泪沟 tear trough) is one of the key culprits that make us look older. It is also a “beauty killer” that many young people struggle to avoid.
In English, “泪沟” is most commonly referred to as a tear trough. Some may also use lacrimal groove. It describes the hollow groove that appears starting from the inner corner of the eye along the lower eyelid near the nose. It is formed due to the atrophy and sagging of the soft tissues at the lower border of the orbital septum. In some individuals, the tear trough can even extend down toward the cheeks. The contrast between the sunken groove and the surrounding skin makes the lower eyelid area appear puffy or swollen, often mistakenly perceived as eye bags. However, the tear trough is actually a hollow indentation, not a swelling. Compared to dark circles, tear troughs are even harder to conceal. Even with advanced makeup techniques, any coverage achieved is merely an optical illusion — meaning once tear troughs form, the aged appearance becomes difficult to hide.
Tear troughs can be mainly classified into two types: true tear trough (单纯型泪沟 true tear trough) and tear trough with bags under eyes (眼袋型泪沟 tear trough with bags under eyes). As the names suggest, the former refers to a tear trough with only indentation and no eye bags, while the latter involves both a tear trough and under-eye bags, making the condition more complicated.
In recent years, we have noticed that tear troughs are no longer an issue exclusive to older adults. More and more young people are developing noticeable or even severe tear troughs. This indicates that the formation of tear troughs is not only related to aging but also closely linked to acquired factors such as long-term UV exposure and poor lifestyle habits. Alarmingly, once the three-dimensional hollow of a tear trough forms, it is almost impossible to correct it with skincare products alone. Thus, aesthetic medicine (医美 aesthetic medicine) treatments targeting tear troughs have emerged.
One of the most common approaches is tear trough fillers (泪沟填充 Tear trough fillers) using hyaluronic acid (玻尿酸 hyaluronic acid). By injecting hyaluronic acid into the tear trough, it fills in the hollow and smooths wrinkles (皱纹 wrinkle), while also hydrating the skin. Due to its non-surgical (非手术 non-surgical) and minimally invasive (微创 minimally invasive) nature, injectable aesthetics (注射美容 injectable aesthetics) have become extremely popular. Among them, one of the most sought-after products is the TEOSYAL REDENSITY II from Swiss brand TEOXANE, known colloquially as “Panda Injections” (熊猫针 TEOSYAL REDENSITY II). This product is specifically designed for the eye area and works by smoothing out, plumping, and nourishing (淡化+填充+养肤 smooth out, plump and nourish) the delicate skin.
For tear troughs that are primarily deepened by aging, more advanced treatments may be necessary, involving eye rejuvenation (眼部年轻化 eye rejuvenation) devices. These include Thermage (热玛吉 Thermage), Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling (黄金微针 Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling), Endymed iFine (Endymed iFine靓眼), and FOTONA 4D PRO (欧洲之星 FOTONA 4D PRO). All these treatments help stimulate collagen regeneration around the eyes, tighten the skin, and restore a fuller, youthful appearance, making them excellent anti-aging (抗衰 Anti-aging) options, especially for those beginning to show early signs of aging.
For hooded eyes iFine is a non surgical solution.
Of course, because the skin around the eyes is extremely delicate, safety must always be the top priority, whether opting for injections or device-based treatments. Therefore, it is highly recommended to choose clinics certified by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the UK’s national healthcare regulator, when seeking treatment in London. Reputable clinics like Ai Beauty Clinic London offer official authorization for major medical aesthetic devices, ensuring both safety and optimal results.