Refresh the Appearance of Tired-Looking Eyes
Dark eye circles can make the eyes appear tired even when you are well rested. They can be caused by pigmentation, thin skin, visible blood vessels, under-eye hollowness, shadowing or age-related changes.
At Saranghae, treatment is personalised according to the underlying cause of your dark eye circles. Depending on your skin and concerns, your doctor may recommend laser treatments, skin rejuvenation or injectables.
What Causes Dark Eye Circles?
Dark eye circles can be caused by one or a combination of factors, including:
- Under-eye pigmentation
- Thin or translucent skin
- Visible blood vessels
- Under-eye hollowness
- Tear trough shadowing
- Age-related volume loss
- Reduced skin elasticity
- Genetics
- Lifestyle factors
Because dark eye circles can have different causes, identifying the underlying concern is an important part of treatment planning.
Treatment Options
Skin Boosters
Skin boosters such as Rejuran I Eye may be considered when dark eye circles are associated with reduced skin quality, dehydration, fine lines or thinner-looking under-eye skin.
They can help support skin hydration, texture and overall skin quality.
Under Eye Injectable Collagen
Under Eye Injectable Collagen may be considered for selected under-eye concerns, particularly where improving skin quality and supporting the appearance of the under-eye area may be beneficial.
Dermal Fillers
For patients with under-eye hollowness or tear trough shadowing, Dermal Fillers may be considered where clinically suitable.
By restoring selected areas of lost volume, fillers may help reduce the appearance of shadows that contribute to dark-looking under-eyes.
Q-Switched Pigment Laser
When pigmentation is a significant contributor to dark eye circles, Q-Switched Pigment Laser may be considered.
The laser targets unwanted pigment and may help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation around the eye area.
See Skin Pigmentation for more information.
AdvaTx Laser
AdvaTx Laser may be considered when vascular concerns, redness, pigmentation or overall skin quality contribute to the appearance of dark eye circles.
Its dual-wavelength technology can be customised according to the underlying concern and treatment area.
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to stimulate collagen and support skin remodelling.
For selected patients, it may be considered when under-eye concerns are associated with thin, crepey or lax-looking skin and fine lines.
Treatment around the eye area requires careful assessment and appropriate settings based on individual suitability.
Collagen Biostimulators
Selected Collagen Biostimulators may be considered where reduced skin firmness, elasticity or skin quality contributes to the appearance of the under-eye area.
Treatment is personalised according to the product, treatment area and individual anatomy.
Choosing the Right Treatment
There is no single treatment for all types of dark eye circles.
- Pigmentation: Q-Switched Pigment Laser or selected AdvaTx treatments
- Visible vessels or redness: AdvaTx may be considered
- Thin or crepey skin: Morpheus8, Skin Boosters or Under Eye Injectable Collagen may be considered
- Fine lines and reduced skin quality: Morpheus8 or Skin Boosters
- Under-eye hollowness and shadowing: Dermal Fillers may be considered for suitable patients
- Reduced firmness or elasticity: Morpheus8 or Collagen Biostimulators may be considered
Your doctor will assess the underlying cause before recommending the most appropriate approach.
FAQ
Can dark eye circles be completely removed?
Results depend on the underlying cause. Some types of dark circles can be improved significantly, while genetic factors, natural anatomy and certain pigmentation or vascular concerns may continue to contribute to their appearance.
Can under-eye fillers treat dark circles?
Under-eye fillers may help when hollowness and shadowing are contributing to the appearance of dark circles. They are not suitable for everyone and require careful assessment due to the delicate anatomy around the eyes.
Can Morpheus8 be used around the eyes?
Morpheus8 may be considered for selected under-eye concerns when skin laxity, fine lines or reduced skin quality are contributing factors. Suitability and treatment settings should be assessed by your doctor.
Can AdvaTx treat dark eye circles?
AdvaTx may be considered when pigmentation, redness, visible vessels or certain skin-quality concerns contribute to the appearance of dark circles. The appropriate wavelength and settings depend on the underlying cause.
Will getting more sleep remove dark eye circles?
Getting adequate sleep may help if tiredness contributes to the appearance of dark circles, but it may not resolve circles caused by pigmentation, genetics, anatomy, skin thickness or volume loss.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of treatments varies depending on the cause of your dark eye circles, the treatment selected and your individual response.
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