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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Under Eye Circles

What causes dark under eye circles and what can be done about them?
What does a typical dark under eye circles removal consultation entail?
How are dark under eye circle removal procedures performed?
What should I expect post-treatment?
Does dark under eye circle removal hurt?
When will I be able to see the results?
What are the risks of dark under eye circle removal?
Are the results permanent?

1. What causes dark under eye circles and what can be done about them?

Several factors can contribute to a darkened or sunken look under the eye or dark circles or bags. These include: lack of sleep; iron or other vitamin deficiencies; illness; hyperpigmentation; excessive vascularization (due to medications such as Retin A); visible blood vessels due to fast loss, thin, aging skin, or hereditary thinness or superficial vessels; or general fat loss that causes a sunken look

Fixing dark under eye circles depends on what they are caused by. The simplest fixes are to get more sleep, have a general physical to evaluate your overall health, and check your diet and perhaps take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement. If hyperpigmentation (dark areas of skin) is the problem, products such as hydroquinone can be used to bleach the skin. If there is excessive vascularization under the skin under the eye, this can be treated with lasers or intense pulsed light. Visible blood vessels and fat loss in the area of the eye can be alleviated with fat grafting.

For some types of under eye circles or some patients, the best treatment is also the easiest: using cosmetic products to hide or minimize the dark area.

2. What does a typical dark under eye circles removal consultation entail?

After checking the backgrounds and credentials of a few surgeons or dermatologists, you will make an appointment for a consultation. You will meet with them and discuss your goals. You will disclose all information regarding your health; if you smoke, what medications or vitamins you presently take, etc.

You will discuss your problem and how you would like to look. The doctor will explain the techniques or treatments which may be most appropriate for you. He or she should discuss the risks associated with the specific treatment types with you, as well.

You will also discuss what type of anesthesia will be used for your procedure, if applicable.

3. How is a dark under eye circles treatment performed?

The treatment depends on what is causing the underlying problem. If you need more sleep or better nutrition, getting more rest and taking supplements may be the answer. Other problems may require treatment with lasers or intense pulsed light, while others require fat grafting.

4. What should I expect after treatment?

Again, this largely depends upon the type of treatment you need. Some treatments--such as cosmetics or getting more sleep--have no downtime at all. Others involve a period when the area under your eyes may be swollen, red or peeling.

5. Do dark under eye circles removal treatments hurt?

Some treatments, such as laser resurfacing, have been reported as having discomfort during or after treatment. Some treatments such as hydroquinone bleaching usually involve no pain whatsoever.

Surgical procedures such as fat grafting can involve significant swelling and bruising Please discuss this with your physician before your treatment.

6. When will I be able to see the results?

Results will show anywhere from immediately to several months after treatment. Discuss this as well with your physician as this is largely dependent upon the problem and the treatment.

7. What are the risks of dark under eye circle removal?

It depends. Even using cosmetics carries the risks of an allergic reaction. Risks to more invasive procedures such as laser resurfacing and bleaching range from pigmentation problems to infections.

8. Are the results permanent?

This depends upon your habits and you skin and body type. For hyperpigmentations, repeat sun exposure or medication use bring back the dark color under the eyes. For vascular visibility due to medications, if you continue to use such the medications then you will continue to experience superficial visible blood vessels. For vascularity visibility due to fat loss, this depends upon the survival of the fat grafted into the area.