By The most crucial step for appropriate treatment is to accurately identify the cause.
Dark circles can be improved, but they may not completely fade away.
Under-Eye Darkening
- Brownish, blackish appearance under the eyes
- Causes are genetic and sun damage
- Treatment includes sun protection, retinoids, vitamin C, azelaic acid, hydroquinone, arbutin, niacinamide
- Laser, mesotherapy, PRP
Under-Eye Bruises
- Bluish-red color
- Visible veins due to thinning skin with age
- Lifestyle factors (chronic sleep deprivation, smoking)
- Allergy
- Sun protection, retinoids, caffeine, peptides, Vitamin K
- PRP, mesotherapy
Under-Eye Hollows (Tear-Trough Depression)
- Sunken appearance due to loss of fat tissue under the eyes
- No benefit from SPF, retinoids, and peptides
- Under-eye light fillers