Under-eye Rejuvenation
Dark circles and sunken eyes
The under-eye area is the most delicate area of the face. Any hollowness here can make you appear tired even when you are well-rested in both men and women.
What causes dark circles?
Ageing
Genetics
Poor sleep patterns
Allergies causing constant eye rubbing
Smoking
Dehydration
Sun damage / UV exposure.
As we age, the changes in our bone structure combined with the displacement of fat tissue under the eyes create a groove between the lower lid and cheek area called the tear trough. Additionally, the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin makes it thinner and more transparent. These changes make the eyes appear sunken and cast shadows underneath the lid contributing to dark circles. Some people are genetically predisposed to hollowness under the eyes and this manifests at an early age. As well as hollowness you may also develop eye bags with advancing age. These are caused by pockets of fat separating and bulging out due to excess skin laxity. Puffiness under the eyes is due to water retention.
It is important to distinguish between dark circles caused by pigmentation and volume loss. Under-eye fillers are a minimally invasive way to improve the hollowness under the eyes for a soft, natural effect. Although this does not directly improve pigmentation, reducing the shadows can help to brighten the under-eye area.
At a Glance
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS | 1 |
PROCEDURE TIME | 30 mins |
RECOVERY TIME | 24-48 hours |
ANAESTHETIC | Not required |
BACK TO NORMAL | Usually immediately |
FINAL RESULTS | 2-4 weeks |
DURATION OF RESULTS | 9-12 months usually longer with repeated treatments |
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS | Bruising, infection, swelling, allergic reaction |
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