UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES
Under-eye dark circles can give the appearance of being tired despite being well-rested. They can be caused by under eye hollowing known as the development of a tear trough, under eye fullness known as eye bags, pigmentation or a combination of all three of these conditions.
DID YOU KNOW?
You’re not alone if dark circles bother you. In a recent Aesthetic Surgery Journal with nearly 15,000 participants, the most common concern highlighted by participants was the under eye region.
WHAT CAUSES CHANGES IN THIS AREA WITH AGE?
Changes in the under-eye region with age occur due to a combination of anatomical, structural, and environmental factors. These changes can result in a tired or aged appearance. Here’s why:
1. Loss of Volume
With age, the fat pads under the eyes shrink and shift, leading to hollowness and the formation of tear troughs. This creates a shadowed appearance, emphasising dark circles.
2. Thinning Skin
The skin under the eyes is already one of the thinnest in the body and becomes even thinner with age due to reduced collagen and elastin production. This makes blood vessels and underlying structures more visible, contributing to dark circles and a crepey texture.
3. Decreased Collagen and Elastin
Collagen and elastin, which provide firmness and elasticity, decline over time. This leads to sagging skin and fine lines or wrinkles under the eyes.
4. Bone Resorption
The bony structure around the eyes undergoes resorption, particularly in the orbital rim. This reduces support for soft tissues, worsening hollows and sagging.
5. Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
UV damage, lack of hydration, smoking, and stress accelerate skin aging, compounding these effects.
Redefining Eye Rejuvenation: Adam’s Transformative Aesthetic Journey
Adam’s journey with Light Eyes Ultra, tear trough filler, and polynucleotides reveals a revolutionary approach to under-eye rejuvenation. These advanced treatments synergistically target the delicate periorbital region, reconstructing and revitalising skin at a cellular level. Beyond cosmetic enhancement, Adam’s transformation demonstrates how innovative aesthetic technologies can restore both appearance and confidence.
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HOW TO TREAT
Though there are often unavoidable factors that contribute to the formation of acne, there are skincare practices, lifestyle changes in some cases medical treatments that can help prevent acne.
Here are some tips to help prevent under eye dark circles:
Tear trough fillers
Rejuvenate under-eyes by restoring lost volume and reducing hollows. By smoothing the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek, they create a refreshed, youthful look. Additionally, modern fillers like Teoxane Redsensity II used in clinic can improve skin quality, targeting fine lines and enhancing overall brightness for natural-looking results. Results in this region are most visible for 9-12 months.
Polynucleotides
Improve under-eyes by stimulating collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity, and boosting hydration. They repair damaged skin cells, reduce fine lines, and improve pigmentation, addressing dark circles and crepey texture.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Improves under-eye pigmentation by stimulating collagen production and boosting cell regeneration. Its growth factors enhance blood flow, reducing dark circles caused by poor circulation, and promote skin renewal, improving texture, hydration, and overall brightness in the delicate under-eye area.
Light Eyes treatments
Improve under-eye pigmentation by delivering a blend of vitamins, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to the delicate skin. This formulation reduces dark circles, boosts hydration, and stimulates microcirculation, enhancing brightness, elasticity, and the overall appearance of the under-eye area.
Procedure pairing
Taking steps to ensure optimum skin quality forms an essential foundation for any injectable treatments. Our teams favourite products to pair with treatment of under eye dark circles are:
SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Eye Max
Improves the eye area by combining retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness, while hydrating and brightening the delicate under-eye skin.
SkinBetter Science InterFuse Eye Cream
Improves the eyes by delivering peptides and hydrating ingredients to firm skin, reduce crow’s feet, and diminish puffiness and dark circles, promoting a smoother, more youthful appearance.
ZO Growth Factor Eye Serum
Improves the eyes by stimulating collagen production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and enhancing skin elasticity. It also brightens dark circles, firms, and hydrates the delicate under- eye area.
Colorescience Eye SPF
Protects the delicate under-eye area from harmful UV rays with broad-spectrum sunscreen, preventing sun damage, dark circles, and premature aging, while providing hydration and a luminous, flawless finish.
