Dark Under Eye Circle
A COMMON CONDITION PRESENTING AS BROWN TO GREY PATCHY PIGMENTATION AROUND THE EYES, WITH OR WITHOUT WRINKLING.
Occurs due to a combination of pigmentation, thinning skin, vascular congestion, volume loss, lifestyle factors, and genetics.
Affects both men and women and often becomes more noticeable with age, stress, or fatigue.
Brown grey or bluish discoloration around the eyes,
Prominent hollowness or shadowing,
Creasing, fine lines, or mild wrinkling,
Fatigue-like appearance despite adequate rest
Symptoms
Treatments
❋ Topical PreparationsBrightening and collagen-stimulating under eye creams. Improve superficial pigmentation and hydration. Used as supportive therapy along with procedural treatments.
❋ Chemical PeelsGentle, targeted peels to lighten pigmentation safely. Increase cell turnover and brighten the under-eye area. Multiple sessions provide gradual, visible improvement.
❋ Laser ToningTargets deeper pigmentation and improves skin thickness. Reduces brown discoloration and enhances collagen production. Safe and effective for melanin-related dark circles.
❋ PDRN + MicroneedlingBoosts healing and regenerates the thin under-eye skin. Improves texture, fine lines, and mild pigmentation. Enhances skin resilience and brightness.
❋ Under Eye PRPUses growth factors from your own blood to repair skin. Reduces creasing, improves vascularity, and brightens the area. Suitable for dark circles caused by thin skin and poor blood flow.
❋ Under Eye FillersCorrect volume loss and hollow tear troughs. Reduce shadowing and give a refreshed, youthful look. Results are instant and last several months.
❋ Lifestyle Modification & Blood WorkupIncludes sleep regulation, hydration, allergy control, and sun protection. Nutritional screening ensures deficiencies are corrected. Guidance personalized as advised by the doctor.
FAQs
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Under-eye creams help to some extent, especially for mild pigmentation or dryness.
However, when dark circles are due to vascular issues or volume loss, collagen-stimulating treatments and fillers provide faster and more noticeable results. -
In many cases, there is a positive family history.
With a suitable, multi-modal treatment plan, the appearance can be significantly improved even if the cause is genetic.
