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What is Our Dark Eye Circles Programme?

Having dark eye circles is a common complaint, the presence of dark circles can make a person look older and more tired.  For many, it is a combination of different factors, which makes treating this condition tricky.

Possible Causes Of
Dark Eye Circles

The following are common causes of dark eye circles. Most people have a combination of them and each of these causes must be targeted individually for a satisfactory result.

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Hollow Eyes

Having sunken eyes can create a shadow in the area, giving the appearance of dark eye circles. This can be a result of ageing, causing a loss of fat and the shrinking of bone around the region. It can also be genetic and is common among certain ethnic groups.

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Vascularity

Prominent blood vessels under the eyes can cause a darkening in the area, giving it a blue, green or purple tint. Overtime, haemoglobin from the blood may leak into the skin and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in pigmentation changes. Sensitive nose and eyes can cause blood to pool and get trapped in that area, as can frequent rubbing and irritation to the eyes.

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Thin Skin

The skin around the eyes is one of the thinnest in the body. Sometimes, the structures underneath can be seen through its translucency. The purple tint of the underlying muscle, or the blue and green tint from blood vessels will give an appearance of tired eyes. Thin skin may be a result of genetics, ageing, or damage from environmental factors like frequent sun exposure.

Over the counter creams can help lighten the area, but care must be taken to not use anything too harsh or the opposite may happen. Sun protection to the under eyes must not be neglected to prevent any further damage. A pigment laser or gentle chemical peel can help to lighten dark eye circles caused by hyperpigmentation.

A vascular or long pulsed laser can decrease the vascularity under the eyes. An ablative laser, such as an erbium or CO2 laser can be used to rejuvenate the area by increasing collagen production in that area, reducing fine lines in the process. Fillers can be used to treat hollowed eyes by replacing the fat that has been lost.

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