Do you notice you have a tired appearance due to dark lower eyelids? There can be different causes and different manifestations. Every face, of course, is unique. We’ll tell you more about it and what you can do to get rid of your tired look in this blog!
Dark circles around or under the eyes are due to thinning of the skin, decrease in subcutaneous fat and enlargement of the eye socket. This is because as we age, the skull shrinks. In addition, the skin may be thin and translucent, revealing the eye muscle and/or blood vessels. In addition, sun exposure, heredity, intake of certain medications and exacerbation of pigmentation due to atopic or allergic contact dermatitis may play a role. The skin of the lower eyelid is unique because it is the thinnest skin on the body. Moreover, it is very delicate and it is important to treat it properly.
Roughly speaking, you can divide dark circles into three manifestations:
The word hyperpigmentation says it all, the skin is darker pigmented. You often see this with darker skin tones. To make the skin more even, it is possible to apply a combination of different treatment options.
When the skin is thinner, underlying blood vessels can give the skin a dark haze under the eyes. This usually includes the entire lower eyelid because of the presence of prominent blood vessels covered by a thin layer of skin. With this indication, you would like the skin to plump up. Treatments for this include:
Volume loss results in a visible tear duct as a result of aging. On the other hand, it can also be naturally present at a younger age. The volume loss creates additional shadowing, making dark circles visible. You can supplement this volume deficit with a filler based on the body’s own substance, hyaluronic acid. Especially if there is no moisture retention in the lower eyelids, a tear duct filler treatment is an effective solution and you will have a wow effect faster! Furthermore, you can take the skin condition to a higher level, making the filler stay even more beautiful. It is important to keep the skin firm, and there are several options for this:
To keep the results of the treatments optimal, it is important to take good care of the skin around the eyes. Protection is most important. You do this by using an antioxidant and sun protection. Furthermore, you can extend this by adding the right corrective/ hydration product. And for the night you can even add a product based on glycolic acid. The product overview below is specific for the summer season.
Antioxidant:
Sun protection:
Correct / hydration:
Night:
Make an appointment for a consultation and we will make sure you get your fresh look back! If you have any questions about the treatments or products and their use, don’t hesitate to call or email us!