Under-Eye Dark Circles

Dark circles under the eyes or darkening of color can cause an aesthetically poor appearance, making a person look tired and old. This condition, appearing as dark rings under the eyes, can be seen in both women and men. Although people explain under-eye circles by tiredness, the underlying causes can be different. Under-eye dark circles often do not indicate anything to worry about, but it is still worth examining the condition.

Who Is at Risk of Under-Eye Dark Circles?

People at risk can be listed as follows:

• People with darker skin tones in particular may have different colors around the eyes.
• Some people are genetically more prone to under-eye circles; hyperpigmentation can occur due to familial predisposition.
• Older people have a higher risk of under-eye dark circles.

How Are Under-Eye Dark Circles Treated?

The most common treatment methods are:

• Injecting fat under the eye,
• Aesthetic intervention on the eyelid to remove the excess fat causing eye bags,
• NoMor treatment,
• Chemical peels to reduce pigmentation,
• Laser treatment to renew the skin,
• Medical tattoo applied to thinned areas under the eye,
• Tissue fillers to conceal blood vessels and melanin.

Whichever option is considered, always talk to the physician in detail before starting treatment. Your physician will choose the most suitable method according to the condition and the person characteristics.

What Is Under-Eye Treatment with the NoMor Method?

Under-eye dark circle treatment with the NoMor method was developed in Switzerland. This protocol is applied not only for color changes but also to remove wrinkles under the eye. The products contain succinic acid and hyaluronic acid; as all these substances are biological, they do not cause allergic reactions. It can be applied to both men and women, with an average of 10-15 days between two applications. It is a CE-certified treatment method.

What Does the NoMor Method Provide?

The advantages can be listed as:

• Radiance and brightness under the eyes,
• Lightening dark circles,
• Preventing a tired eye appearance,
• Preventing water loss and skin dryness,
• Preventing color irregularity,
• Removing under-eye bags caused by circulation disorders.

How Are Genetic Under-Eye Dark Circles Removed?

Removing genetic under-eye dark circles is related to the person own skin type. Color irregularities around the eyes are more visible in fair-skinned people, because everything on the skin surface is clearer in light skin types. When under-eye dark circles form for genetic reasons, the most common methods are:

• Under-eye light filler,
• Laser applications,
• Dermaroller,
• Mesotherapy, which can lighten circles of genetic origin.

Other Methods to Remove Under-Eye Dark Circles

Certain methods are used. The most common and effective are:

• Chemical peeling affects only the upper layer of skin, which is removed; it can also help under-eye wrinkles and firms the skin. Results continue for one to two years.
• Laser skin-renewal treatment removes circles by increasing collagen production, giving a younger appearance.
• Filler applied to the under-eye area, by injection, can lighten circles, with results lasting up to one year.

What Helps Under-Eye Dark Circles?

Treatments that help can be listed as:

• A cold compress reduces blood flow; use an ice pack or cucumber slices. Even one or two minutes helps.
• Some creams are produced specifically for under-eye circles. Use them only on a doctor advice; using them without expert advice can cause more circles and irritation.
• Caffeine constricts blood vessels, reducing circles. Under-eye creams contain caffeine; placing a tea bag on the closed eye significantly reduces the complaint.

How Are Non-Medical Under-Eye Dark Circles Removed?

Simple measures will suffice:

• A regular sleep schedule may be enough, because insufficient sleep causes circles.
• A cold compress also helps, but avoid long periods, and always use a napkin to prevent cold burns.

These methods only work when circles are mild and the condition has not progressed; if they have deepened, additional treatment is necessary.

Which Diseases Cause Under-Eye Dark Circles?

Diseases that cause them include:

• Thyroid disease can create a predisposition to under-eye circles.
• Genetic factors: if a family member has under-eye circles, the person is more likely to have them too.
• Excessive sun exposure increases melanin production; when this pigment concentrates under the eyes, darkening occurs.
• Dehydration is the most common cause, producing a dull appearance and prominent circles.
• Allergic reactions trigger eye dryness and histamine release, causing redness and swelling.
• Prolonged tiredness brings circles; sleeping even one or two hours later than usual can cause more under-eye circles that day.

Even the person own measures can eliminate some types of circles without medical intervention.