Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by various factors, including genetics, aging, and lifestyle. As we age, the skin becomes thinner, making blood vessels more visible.

Lack of sleep, stress, and dehydration can also contribute to the appearance of dark circles. Additionally, allergies, sun exposure, and pigmentation irregularities can play a role. Unfortunately, ark undereye circles can also be caused by the natural aging process, which results in thinner, less elastic skin.

When skin thins and loses elasticity, the blood vessels under your eyes may be more visible. In addition, people tend to lose fat and collagen in the face as they age, which can result in more sunken, dark undereyes.

Dark circles

How does the treatment work

While there are a number of home remedies that can help lessen the appearance of dark circles, in many cases, the most effective and long-term way to eliminate undereye circles and eye bags is through cosmetic procedures. There are a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments that can reduce the appearance of or eliminate dark undereye circles. Lower eyelid laser resurfacing utilizes a Q-Switched ND:YAG laser to effectively reduce this darkened pigment. The laser emits short bursts of energy, lasting just a few nanoseconds, to gently break down pigment in the skin. The laser has provides microscopic columns of energy being passed into the deep layers of the skin to promoting new collagen and elastin. This type of treatment can help improve volume under the eyes, and reduce dark pigmentation.

 What can I expect during the treatment?
During the treatment, your laser technicians will provide goggles or eye shields to protect your eyes. A cooling gel is applied along the periorbital area. Subsequently, gentle pulses of visible light is used to treat the inflammation of the eyelids. Each treatment session takes 15-30 minutes. You may have some temporary effects such as mild redness and swelling, which typically subsides within a few days.

How many treatments will I need?

You may notice significant improvement after one treatment. For best results, 4 sessions may be recommended, every 3-4 weeks.