Dark Circles
Brighten the delicate skin under your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Refresh tired-looking eyes and restore a vibrant, awake appearance.
What Are Dark Circles?
Dark circles under the eyes, also known as periorbital hyperpigmentation, appear as shades of blue, purple, brown, or black depending on your natural skin colour. The skin around your eyes is naturally very thin, and blood vessels and underlying tissues can easily show through. While the condition is very common and usually not a serious medical problem, it can impact self-esteem. Today, aesthetics provides effective, non-invasive treatments to help brighten this area and smooth away puffiness.
What Causes Dark Circles?
These common causes make the skin beneath your eyes look dark or hollow
Symptoms of Dark Circles
You might notice these key signs around your delicate eye area:
Noticeable purple, blue, or brownish discolouration in the lower eyelids.
A hollow, sunken appearance known as a 'tear trough'.
Puffiness or fluid retention that creates small bags under the eyes
Visible blood vessels showing through thin, fragile skin
A generally tired, dull, or aged look
When to Seek Treatment
You should consider exploring treatment options when:
- 01Your dark circles make you feel self-conscious about your appearance
- 02You look tired and sleep-deprived during the day
- 03When over-the-counter creams and extra sleep fail
- 04If you notice sudden swelling or a dark circle under just one eye
Dark Circle Treatment: Advanced Options
At Dr Tanov Eye & Aesthetics, we offer advanced, tailored treatments to effectively brighten dark circles. Our experts will help you select the ideal plan for natural-looking results.
Polynucleotides
This bioactive injectable skin booster is perfectly designed for the delicate under-eye area. It works to deeply hydrate, boost collagen production, and refine skin texture, helping to visibly smooth signs of fatigue.
Dermal Fillers
Injectable fillers made of hyaluronic acid can gently add volume to hollow 'tear troughs' under the eyes. This smooths out shadows and conceals visible blood vessels for an instantly refreshed look.
Lower Blepharoplasty
If your dark circles are caused by bulging fat or extra skin, this surgical procedure can help. It removes eyelid bags to reveal a smoother, brighter, and more even under-eye surface.
Fractional CO2 Laser
Our advanced clinical CO₂ laser safely resurfaces the upper layers of skin to promote intense collagen renewal. This can effectively lighten dark pigmentation and tighten loose skin around the eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions
While you cannot stop natural ageing, advanced medical treatments like dermal fillers or laser therapy can dramatically reduce the appearance of dark circles for a long time.
The best treatment depends entirely on the cause. Fillers work well for hollow tear troughs, while lasers or chemical peels are excellent for excess pigmentation.
Dark circles can sometimes be linked to a lack of iron or Vitamin B12. Iron deficiency anaemia can make the skin pale, highlighting dark blood vessels.
Yes, sleep deprivation makes your skin look paler and duller. This allows the dark tissues and blood vessels beneath the skin to show through much more clearly.
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