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DARK (UNDEREYE) CIRCLES

WHAT ARE DARK CIRCLES?

DARK (UNDER EYE) CIRCLES is a common cosmetic problem presenting as darkness/ lack of lustre of under-eye skin.  These dark circles commonly occur due to lack of sleep, stress, excess exposure to LED screens, etc. & may progress if not taken care at the earliest.

 

 

SHOULD I TAKE DARK CIRCLES SERIOUSLY?

If the causative factors are avoided, these dark circles may reduce and gradually disappear. However, many people tend to ignore it which results in an increase in the size of these dark circles, pigmentation color varying from purple or blue to dark brown or black resulting in a dull tired aged look with a lack of lustre and wrinkles around the eyes. Hence, one should take care of these dark circles at the earliest before these alarming signs cause social embarrassment which further results in psychological stress.

 

 

WHAT ARE COMMON CAUSES FOR DARK CIRCLES?

Ageing

Hereditary

Inadequate water intake

Changes in the bony structure

Loss of soft tissue support beneath

Thin eyelid skin

Irregular sleep pattern

Prolonged use of led screens (mobiles, tv, laptop, etc.)

Pigment deposition

Excess exposure to UV light

Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption speed up the aging process of the body and increase the risk of dark circles.

 

What is the TREATMENT for Dark Circles?

Dark circles are often ignored by many and seek advice only when the changes have progressed. However, timely precautions and treatment as advised by expert cosmetologist help in reversing the skin changes and getting back a more younger version of yourself.

Treatment depends on the identification of underlying factors and treating them accordingly. Treatment options varies from non-invasive to minimally invasive to surgical intervention.

 

A) NON INVASIVE TREATMENT

 

CONCEALING AND CAMOUFLAGING

 

2. RETINOIDS BASED CREAMS – which promote collagen synthesis and reduces melanin.

3. Q SWITCHED LASERS

 

B) MINIMALLY INVASIVE

SOFT TISSUE FILLERS

 

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY

MICRONEEDLING

CHEMICAL PEELS

C) SURGICAL

AUTOLOGOUS FAT TRANSFER– It is a surgical procedure to remove a small amount of fat from one’s body, process it, and then transfer it under the eyes for rejuvenation and clearing the dark circles.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT IT?

Few lifestyle changes can help prevent under-eye dark circles.

GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP

Regular sleep of 7-8 hrs a day reduces stress & the appearance of under-eye dark circles.

MAINTAIN HYDRATION

Adequate water intake is the main key for improving the dark circles as it not only nourishes the skin but also reduces pigmentation and helps get back the glow.

PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR

Wearing UV protective sunglasses and a blue light filter on spectacle lenses along with less usage of gadgets will help in reducing dark circles.

 

SUNSCREEN CREAMS

 

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with UV and infra red filter on the face with a particular application on under eye area daily.

 

REPEAT APPLICATION EVERY 3 HOURS.

Regular EYE EXERCISES can help prevent strain on the eyes due to the use of computers/mobiles etc.

 

STOP SMOKING AND REDUCE ALCOHOL INTAKE.

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