Dark Circles Under Eyes: Causes, Treatments, Cost and Procedure

Dark circles can result from brownish to bluish skin tone or a shadowing effect in the eye area. They can lead to a tired, old and sickly appearance. Though not a health condition, it may be a significant facial aesthetic concern. Dark circles may become challenging to treat and require advanced procedures performed by a qualified medical professional.

The condition, also known as Periorbital Hyperpigmentation (POH), Periorbital Melanosis, Infraorbital Darkening and Infraorbital Discolouration, affects up to 48% of people in the 16-25 age group.

Dark circles can be of three types:

• Vascular Dark Circles: This refers to bluish discolouration around the eyes due to increased visibility of blood vessels. It occurs due to ageing-related collagen and elastin loss in the eye area, which makes the overlying skin thinner.
• Pigmented Dark Circles: Dark brown pigmentation secondary to contact dermatitis occurs around the eyes due to friction or frequent rubbing and cosmetic allergy. Tan and pigmentary demarcation lines (PDL) may be other causes of hyperpigmentation around the eyes.
• Structural Dark Circles: Hollowness or tear trough formation under the eyes, skin sag and fine lines due to ageing may cause a shadowing effect. Puffiness may occur due to the collection of fluid or fat under the eyes. Volume loss in facial tissues is a common sign of ageing that may cause dark circles.

There are various causes of dark circles, including the following:

Primary causes:

• Genetics or family history of dark circles
• Ageing can make pigmentary demarcation lines and dark circles noticeable due to any of the following:

1. 1. prominent vasculature
   2. tear trough formation
   3. thinning of skin due to collagen, elastin or fat loss
   4. fine lines
   5. sagginess

• Side effects of drugs, especially those used for reducing ocular hypertension

Health concerns:

• Contact dermatitis, e.g., due to allergic reaction to eye makeup
• Atopic dermatitis
• Refractive error
• Disorders like anaemia because of nutritional deficiencies and dehydration
• Thyroid hormone imbalance
• Periorbital oedema or fluid retention due to hypertension and kidney or liver disorder
• Obesity and insulin resistance may make the under-eye skin appear thick, pigmented and velvety due to a skin condition called acanthosis nigricans

Lifestyle factors:

• Inadequate/ improper sleeping habits
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Increased eye strain
• Excessive sun exposure
• Friction due to the habit of rubbing the eyes frequently
• Smoking or alcohol consumption

You have an increased risk of having dark circles if you come under any of the below categories:

• You are an older adult.
• You have a positive family history of dark circles.
• You have a dark skin tone with a tendency to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

There are many USFDA-approved advanced aesthetic treatments available at Oliva for reducing dark circles effectively and safely, including:

• Topical Applicants: Qualified dermatologists may prescribe creams with skin-lightening benefits to reduce dark circles containing powerful ingredients like kojic acid, retinoids, azelaic acid, arbutin, Vitamin C and They may cause skin irritation, so one must use them under medical supervision to avoid side effects.
• Oral Medications: Our experienced medical experts may ask for blood investigations to check for underlying conditions like hypothyroidism, insulin resistance or any nutritional deficiency that may be causing dark circles. Accordingly, they may suggest suitable treatments or medicines.
• Chemical Peels: Leading dermatologists at Oliva are adept at using different concentrations and types of chemical peels to alleviate your superficial pigmentation without causing any irritation in the delicate eye area. They customise your chemical peel treatment and may recommend lactic acid peel followed by AHA (alpha-hydroxyl acid) peel or TCA (Trichloroacetic) peel based on the skin type, cause and severity of the condition.
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• Microneedling Radiofrequency: Expert dermatologists at Oliva use USFDA-approved Secret RF technology to perform a minimally invasive treatment in the under-eye area and reduce skin laxity by increasing collagen and elastin stimulation.
• Hyaluronic Fillers: Oliva’s medical experts can reverse the shadowing effect and tear trough formation due to ageing by injecting hyaluronic fillers that give instant results by lifting and volumising the sagging skin in the under-eye area.
• Botox: Our dermatologists recommend Botox treatment to alleviate fine wrinkles around the eye area, like crow’s feet.

If you enrol for top-class dark circle treatment at Oliva, you can expect the below protocol at par with global safety standards:

• Comprehensive consultation
• A customised treatment that includes suitable modality as solo or combo procedures and predetermined sessions of each based on the cause, type and severity of your condition
• Pre-care guidance
• Scheduled sessions
• Post-care support
• Follow-up sessions

Here are several reasons that make Oliva the best clinic for dark circle treatment:

• We have the largest team of 100+ dermatologists trained in providing customised care.
• We offer USFDA-approved treatment options with proven safety and efficacy to treat the delicate skin in the eye area.
• Oliva is synonymous with world-class treatments with extensive pre- and post-care support that assure you of the best results minus major side effects.
• Each of our 23 clinics has state-of-the-art infrastructure to safeguard client privacy and comfort during the treatment.
• We enjoy an overwhelming 91% satisfaction rating voted by over 3,000,00 loyal customers for providing excellent medico-aesthetic services for 13+ years.
• Oliva Skin & Hair Clinic is the most trusted brand for advanced skin and hair services and the winner of the Times Of India’s No 1 dermatology clinic chain award.

You can fill out the Book Appointment form or call the toll-free number 📞1800-103-3893 to schedule your visit to any of our clinics across 23 locations in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Vizag and Kochi. Our customer care team will be happy to help you plan your consultation with our expert dermatologists and seek a customised treatment based on your preferred time, place and location.