We all have experienced a degree of darkness under our eyes more or less, during our lifetime. People often think that fatigue and lack of sleep are the cause of these dizziness. But this is just one of the reasons for the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and other reasons are involved in the occurrence of this skin condition. Now let’s find out what causes dark circles around the eye, what are the best dark circle removal methods; and weather they’re permanent!
Depending on the color of the skin, these dark spots appear from brown to dark blue and black; and are more common in people with darker skin color.
We need to know that dark circles around the eyes alone do not indicate a specific disease; and it’s occurrence should not worry us about their health status. But their appearance in most cases is a sign to change the habits of daily life. There are many reasons that cause dark circles around the eyes, including:
Often, older people, black people, and those with a family history of this skin condition are prone to dark circles around the eyes.
Fortunately, by changing some habits and using simple treatment methods, in many cases, dark circles under the eyes can be removed. Here are some home remedies for dark circles around the eyes:
Before deciding to try a cosmetic procedure in case of the removal of dark circles, it’s best to change your wrong habits and start taking care of your skin. Things that can help you treat dark circles with out clinical help are:
The solutions mentioned above are more responsive in people who do not have permanent eye circles or are at a young age. But with any skin type and age, you can use clinical treatments to get rid of dark circles under your eyes. We will explain these methods below:
One of the most well-known clinical treatments is the use of lasers. There are generally two main causes of dark circles around the eyes, including:
Depending on the wavelength and radiation, lasers can be effective in treating dark circles under the eyes by directing more or less light to a specific area. This safe and convenient method removes dark circles under your eyes in a short time. There are several types of laser treatment used to improve dark circles around the eyes due to the above reasons, which fall into the following two categories:
In this procedure, the laser removes the outer layer of skin that contains excess melanin and stimulates blood vessels in the underlying layers of skin to allow blood to flow. Fractional laser CO2 and garnet laser are in this category.
In this method, the laser stimulates the skin to produce more collagen to have a firmer texture. Pulse lasers, kiosk lasers and fractional lasers fall into this category. These lasers have an advantage over the previous category in that they have fewer side effects. Depending on the type of dark circles around the eyes, which may be pigmented, vascular, or mixed, your specialist doctor will determine the appropriate laser treatment.
But for those people whose dark circles around the eyes have become a permanent condition, there is another method that is very effective. This method is suitable for people who have dark circles around their eyes. This treatment is called carboxytherapy and, as it’s name implies, is based on the use of carbon dioxide gas.
Carboxytherapy is a non-surgical treatment and is performed by injection. This will lead to a quick recovery and conclusion as soon as possible. The treatment method is that the specialist inserts a syringe containing carbon dioxide gas into the desired area and by injecting, the contents of the syringe flow under the skin.
The results showed that people who decided to use this method of treatment experienced a significant improvement in dark circles around their eyes. In addition, over time, they have skin with a flexible texture. Better blood supply to the area around the eyes, stimulation of the collagen of the skin and especially the reduction of wrinkles are other benefits of using this method.
The low amount of carbon dioxide that is injected into the skin is low pressure and is not harmful to the body. The treated area also removes toxins faster due to more oxygen exposure and stimulates more collagen production, resulting in healthier skin.
The purpose of injecting filler under the eyes is to lighten and fill the area of tears or under the eyes, which helps to minimize the amount of wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes. Filler under the eyes can be done in the areas around the eyes, including:
To inject the filler under the eyes, first the areas where the filler is to be injected are marked and sterilized with cleaning fluid. Anesthetic cream is usually applied to the area and it takes a few minutes for the cream to be absorbed into the skin and work. Then, the filler will be injected into the desired area using a small, delicate needle with high precision.
People with a history of dark circles around the eyes may have more dark circles around their eyes due to the increasing gestational age and insulin resistance that occur during this period. Most exfoliating drugs, especially those containing tretinoin and it’s precursors, are contraindicated during pregnancy. But you can use vitamin C compounds and eye creams containing agalic acid, which are safe during pregnancy, in low percentages. Although the use of lasers during pregnancy has not shown any known side effects, but it is recommended not to use them during this period. There is also a ban on PRP and carboxytherapy.
No. There is no definitive and permanent way of dark circle removal. You should use creams for a long time; and at different intervals, skin rejuvenation and lightening techniques can reduce this dullness temporary.
There are two reasons for hereditary dark circles around the eyes: