Dark circles under the eyes give the appearance of a tired and worn-out look. Thankfully, this can be resolved using clinical treatments. As the skin ages, volume loss occurs beneath the eyes, making it susceptible to the development of hollowed tear troughs and unwanted dark circles or black rings. In addition to volume loss, there are numerous other causes for dark circles or black rings under the eyes.
Types of dark circles under eyes
The effectiveness of laser therapy depends on the type of dark circles under the eyes to be treated. Black under eye circles are generally classified into three categories:
- Pigmented: these are typically brown in colour and are the result of the presence of surplus melanin.
- Vascular: these circles have a pink, blue or purplish hue and are commonly the result of vein visibility that occurs when the skin beneath the eye suffers volume loss, has reduced blood circulation and oedema (fluid retention).
- Hybrid: caused by pigmentation and vascular concerns.
Treatment of dark circles under the eyes
While various creams and ointments are available to treat dark rings under the eyes, laser therapy provides superior results. At Skin Clinic Robina, black rings under the eyes are treated using non-ablative lasers. These are lasers that do not injure, burn or damage the skin tissue in any way.
Laser treatments remove defective cell tissue using thermal energy.
- Vbeam laser: a safe, easy to use, and proven treatment method for a wide variety of vascular, pigmented, and certain non-pigmented conditions.
- PicoWay laser: an advanced laser technology that is ideal for the treatment of benign pigmentation issues. PicoWay can be used on any skin type and tone.
What causes dark circles under the eyes?
There are a variety of causes for dark circles under the eyes. While dark circles can form due to the natural effects of ageing, they may also be the result of an underlying medical condition. Black under eye circles are very common and can be caused by numerous factors, including:
- Blood vessels beneath the skin can become more noticeable, due to the fine and translucent nature of the skin.
- Hollowing of the tear trough can occur over time, due to progressive volume loss, which makes the area beneath the eyes appear darker.
- The skin beneath the lower eyelid is highly susceptible to injury and irritation.
- Sinus or nasal issues can trigger swelling or puffiness under the eye, in addition to making the skin appear darker in the affected area, due to vasodilation (widening of the blood vessels).
- Poor night’s sleep
- Genetics
- Oedema (fluid retention)
- Hyperpigmentation
- Smoking cigarettes