Stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, excessive sun exposure and aging can contribute to the appearance of dark undereye circles. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and ability to regenerate and as a result, it becomes thinner. This is why more often elderly people will have rather prominent periorbital dark circles regardless of other factors. Dark circles beneath the eyes may be related to periorbital hyperpigmentation, which is basically a condition that results in more melanin being produced by the skin below the eyes, resulting in it appearing to be a darker color. A variety of medical conditions can also contribute directly or indirectly to the appearance of dark undereye circles.

Along with topical depigmentation creams and correction of precipitating factors, Laser resurfacing and Intense Pulsed Light treatments are good options because they can reduce or eliminate the appearance of prominent veins and capillaries. Chemical peels, too, can be effective in rejuvenating skin around the eyes to eliminate dark circles by exfoliating damaged upper layers of skin to reveal new, healthier skin. Also, injectable dermal filler procedures such as collagen injection and fat transfer can be used to augment recessed areas to eliminate the shadowing.

Fillers consist of hyaluronic acid and substances occuring naturally in the body and are very safe. Some of the leading brands in use today are those of Juvéderm and Restylane. Our Dermatologists inject these fillers in exact quantity to soften your dark circles in just under 10 minutes. Most Clients can see a visible difference immediately after the treatment. The results get better after a couple of touch ups and last upto one year.

Chemical peels give your skin a deep and thorough exfoliation, removing dead and unhealthy skin cells to expose the fresh, new skin beneath. When your under-eye bags and dark circles develop due to thin skin around the eye, chemical peels are often one of the best options for treating dark circles. After your skin heals from the peel treatment, your new skin is stronger and thicker and less likely to form bags.

A laser beam is passed over the surface of the skin, very gently and precisely painting away unwanted cells, one layer at a time. Clinical investigations have proven that laser skin resurfacing is highly effective in lightening dark circles under and around the eyes as well as induce new collagen formation in the skin, resulting in the reduction of dark circles.

For volume loss and under-eye fat depletion, hyaluronic fillers are highly effective in softening the shadow from the depressed areas and softly adding volume into the under-eye structures to greatly reduce the appearance of dark circles. RF Microneedling can also be used to stimulate growth factors such as collagen and elastin to strengthen the under-eye surface and tightening the skin.

Dark Circles respond best to a combination of treatments too. We highly recommend having a consultation with our doctors and getting an understanding of the best treatment options for you. Get in touch with our skin clinic to experience a single session of under-eye treatments to feel the difference.

Dark Circle Reduction at Dermamedspa is carried out using US FDA approved machines and procedures - conforming to the highest safety standards.

For fillers, it will depend on its type. Most HA dermal fillers can last up to 1 year. On the other hand, Juvederm fillers can last up to 18 months. Some other non-HA, collagen stimulating fillers can last even longer. Get a consultation with our doctor to see which one is the most suitable for you.

As for lasers, people may need 1 to 6 sessions to see any results. This highly depends on your condition and expectations.

There is no side effects in any of these treatments offered by Dermamedspa, although you may experience a slight redness and swelling which shall usually clear within few hours.