Dark Circle Treatment

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Dark Circle Treatment

What are dark circles?

Dark circle treatments address the issue the skin beneath both eyes appearing darkened or taking on a blue-ish tint is called “dark circles”. Dark circle treatment can reduce or remove these circles.

What causes dark circles?

Dark circles have multiple causes:

The thinning of the skin under the eyes makes blood vessels appear more visible
Puffy and wrinkled eyes absorb and reflect light, forming a dark shadow underneath
A lack of subcutaneous fat around the eyes can make the skin translucent and saggy

Additionally, dark circles can result from:

Lack of sleep
Aging
Allergies
Hyperpigmentation
Over-exposure to sunlight
Smoking / drinking
Dehydration

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Is the treatment safe and reliable?

Yes, it is

How many treatments may be required?

3 to 4 treatments spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart should suffice.

Does it hurt?

It feels like a hot pinch or “snapping” feeling. The sensation only lasts a fraction of a second.

How to prevent dark circles?

Sleep!
Avoiding smoking / nicotine and alcohol
Increasing your water intake
Consistent use of SPF50+
Topical serums that contain active ingredients such as Tyrosinase Inhibitors

Treating dark circles:

Various options singularly or in combination include:

EnLighten Pico Genesis
Q-switch Nd:YAG 1064 nm fractional laser
scarLet RF
Vitamin-C
Hydroquinone
Tretinoin
Azelaic acid
Chemical peels
Topical agents

Pico Genesis

The FDA approved Pico Genesis procedure targets dark circles/pigmentation under the eyes and increases uniformity in skin tone. Pico Genesis delivers ultrashort pulses delivering a photomechanical shock wave, not thermal energy, shattering the pigment and stimulates remodelling which results in lightening dark circles and pigmentation under the eyes for darker skin types.