Dark circles - What can help?

Updated: Oct 7

In recent years, there’s been a growing shift in the world of aesthetics, moving away from invasive treatments and towards more subtle, natural enhancements. One common concern that many people seek help for is dark circles under the eyes. These pesky circles can make you look tired, stressed, and even older than you feel. But what causes them, and what can be done to treat them?

What Causes Dark Circles?

Dark circles are typically the result of one or more factors:

Genetics: Sometimes, dark circles run in the family and are part of your natural skin tone or structure.

Lack of Sleep: Fatigue is a well-known cause of dark under-eye circles, leading to paler skin, which makes the blood vessels underneath more visible.

Aging: As we age, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and loses collagen, causing the blood vessels to become more prominent.

Dehydration: Not drinking enough water can make the skin around your eyes appear dull and sunken.

Sun Exposure: Too much sun can cause an overproduction of melanin, leading to darker skin around the eyes.

Allergies or Eye Strain: Rubbing your eyes frequently due to allergies or staring at screens for long periods can irritate the delicate skin around your eyes, worsening dark circles.

How Can Dark Circles Be Treated?

Treating dark circles depends largely on the underlying cause. Here are some of the most popular and effective treatments:

1. Polynucleotide Skin Boosters.

Polynucleotides are becoming increasingly popular in aesthetic treatments for dark circles. These ultra-purified DNA molecules, derived from fish, are known for their ability to stimulate the body’s natural fibroblast production, which is responsible for generating new collagen and elastin fibres. They help restore the overall texture and appearance of the skin, improving hydration, reducing inflammation, and rebalancing pigmentation.

Benefits for Dark Circles: Polynucleotides calm inflammation and promote cellular regeneration, which can significantly reduce the appearance of dark circles. Results may take a few weeks to become visible, but with consistent treatments, the improvement is long-lasting.

2. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers are often used to fill the tear troughs (the hollow area under the eyes), which can minimize the shadowing effect that contributes to the appearance of dark circles.

3. Topical Treatments

There are various creams and serums that contain ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and caffeine, which work to brighten the skin, reduce pigmentation, and boost collagen production. While these can offer some improvement, they usually work best when combined with in-office treatments.

4. Mesotherapy - Sunekos

Sunekos is hyaluronic acid but unlike filler is not cross linked so comes with less risks. It also contains amino acids to regenerate the skin from the inside out. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin to keep the skin firm and youthful looking. It improves dark circles and sunken eyes and helps skin laxity improving fine lines and wrinkles.

5. Beautifeye

Beautifeye is a specialised skin booster treatment designed specifically for the delicate eye area. It is different to filler as it focuses on improving skin quality rather than adding volume. It can help fine lines and wrinkles,  puffiness, skin quality and dark circles.

How Long Do Results Last?

With treatments like polynucleotides or fillers, results can last anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on the individual and how well they maintain their skin. Polynucleotide treatments, in particular, require an initial series of 3-4 treatments spaced a few weeks apart, followed by maintenance sessions every 3-6 months.

Does It Hurt?

For injectable treatments such as polynucleotides, mesotherapy, Beautifeye or fillers, a numbing cream is usually applied to reduce discomfort. Some people may feel a slight sting during the injection, but the procedure is relatively quick and manageable.

The Bottom Line

Dark circles under the eyes can be stubborn, but with the right combination of treatments, you can achieve a refreshed, rejuvenated look. Whether you opt for polynucleotide boosters, fillers, or another method, it’s important to have a consultation with to determine the best approach for your specific needs.

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