Dark Circles or Under Eye Treatment
We as Delight Clinic feels pride in being one of the leading clinics in the procedure of dark circles of the under eye in Gurgaon.
Dark circles under the eyes can be unsightly, and are a common aesthetic concern. They prematurely age the individual and give a tired look to the face. Unfortunately, they are often difficult to cover with shield.
Dark circles, along with puffy eyelids, remain challenging to treat, both surgically and non-surgically. This is because they have many causes and are influenced by genetics.
Cause of Dark Circles
Dark circles under eyes have a great variety of different causes. While alcohol and lack of sleep can both contribute to dark circles under eyes, there are also a number of illnesses that can have this effect, and some people are just genetically predisposed. The combination of a fair complexion and thin skin is often the culprit.
When determining the most effective treatment or combination of treatments for dark circles, it is vital first to identify the cause.
Hyperpigmentation
The pigment melanin is what gives skin its colour. The more melanin the skin produces, the darker it will be.
True pigment
Factors such as UV exposure, hormonal shifts (e.g. melasma through pregnancy or birth control) can cause increased pigmentation around the eyes. Also trauma (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation), or perfumed cosmetics can influence this.
Ageing Volume loss
Volume loss or fat descent in the cheeks and under eye volume loss gives form to what is commonly known as the “tear trough”. This is a depression under the eye, which creates a shadow, i.e. dark circle. Although most people form tear troughs as a result of ageing, there are some who have them as a natural deformity from a young age.
Thinning under eye skin
Eyelids present the thinnest skin on the body and with age, skin naturally thins further. This translucent covering affords only a thin veil for the dark, underlying structures, such as the muscle and veins.
Skin Laxity
An ever-decreasing skill to form additional collagen and elastin sees the skin’s maintenance network reduces. The loss of skin resistance also allows the darker constructions below to the skin to become more evident.
With age, bone reabsorption speeds up triggering the eye orbit to amplify. The fat which houses the eyeball then moves downstairs and centrifugally to fill the space.
Lifestyle
Although everybody desires their sins, unfortunately there are some (personally controllable) factors that will lend themselves inhumanly well to dark circles:
Smoking
Smoking is foundation of vascular hitches, constricting the blood vessels, causing in poor circulation and making the blood vessels appear darker and more prominent.
Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption
Too much caffeine and alcohol will lead to dehydration, causing blood vessels to become swollen. They are also detrimental to good quality sleep.
Sleep Deficiency
Lack of sleep can create duller, paler, more translucent skin, illuminating the vessels below. Sleep not only helps keep eyes bright, it also aids the body in repairing cell damage to the skin. Sleep deficiency can also cause fluid to build up beneath the eyes, giving them a puffy appearance. This puffiness can cast shadows under the eyes giving a darker look.
Dietary deficiencies
Dark circles may be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia, for example. In the majority of cases, eating the right foods or supplements may treat dietary deficiencies.
Other causes
- Allergies or nasal congestion, inflaming and enlarging the under eye blood vessels
- Some medical conditions (such as thyroid or liver problems)
- Some medications (such as those for high blood pressure)
Treatment Options for Dark Circles or Under Eye Treatment
Depending on the cause(s) of the dark circles, you may be recommended one or more of the following treatment options:
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers is commonly used in the treatment of Under Eye Dark Circles and Puffiness. Fillers have become the key foundation for treating most under-eye dark circles. In the skin, it attracts water, promoting better skin hydration and a fuller appearance. When used under the eyes, hyaluronic acid fillers aim to fill out and smoothen the tear trough and consequently reduce the appearance of dark circles.
Topical numbing cream can be used to reduce discomfort during the process. Ice may also be used before and after treatment to help reduce swelling and discomfort.
The effects of the hyaluronic acid injections are seen immediately. HA fillers are a temporary treatment, and the longevity of the filler varies from patient to patient. For best results, maintenance treatments will be needed.
Skin Lightening Peels
There are specific, superficial to medium depth skin lightening peels to target pigment on the delicate eye area in the full range of skin types. The latest peels use synergistic properties to lighten the skin as well as make it stronger and more resilient.
The function of a skin lightening peel is to create an even, controlled shedding of several layers of damaged cells. This exposes a new fresh layer of skin with a more even colour and a smoother texture. In addition, the peel stimulates new cells to grow, thereby tightening the skin, which decreases wrinkling.
Dark Circles or Under Eye Treatment – Frequently Asked Questions
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