Defining Dark Circles and What You Must do to Get Rid of it

Dark Circles

Dark eye circles can be a cause of genetics and lifestyle habits. Oversleeping, overworking, sun exposure. Lack of sleep and even allergies add to their appearance. Hyperpigmentation is formed under the eyes 

by a pool of blood beneath the thin skin. Blood vessels that contract when there is inflammation are what causes the pigmentation. They may appear reddish, bluish, or brownish.

Causes of Dark Circles

Upper Eyelid Complex

Droopy eyes lead to tired-looking appearance. Droopy brows can also add to that appearance because of the collagen we lose when we age.

Lower Eyelid Complex

There is more than one reason why you have dark circles. It is essential to know what causes the dark circles in your eyes so you can treat them accordingly.

1. Collagen Loss

Loss of collagen can make the skin under the eye thinner, making blood vessels more visible. Laser treatments like Fractional Picosecond Laser INFINI Fractional RF, HIFU, and specialized eye creams containing growth factors and retinoids can thicken and tighten the loose under-eye skin. These treatments stimulate collagen to improve the appearance of the under-eye, making the blood vessels less prominent. 

2. Eyebags

Eyebags can happen due to lack of sleep, ageing, allergies, lifestyle habits, and other issues that pouch out the under-eye with fat. Surgery can treat severe eye bags. But for mild eye bags, non-surgical treatments like microneedling RF can quickly improve the eye bags by melting the fat. Microneedling RS delivers heat into the skin with the device's tiny needle. 

3. Pigmentation

Pigmentation can happen in any skin area of our body. It can quickly develop in thinner and more exposed areas of the skin. The under-eye is one of the areas prone to pigmentation, especially for those who forget to wear sunscreen around the eye area. Picosecond Laser treatment is an effective solution for this issue.

4. Under Eye Wrinkles

Under-eye lines cause dark contours and shadows. Minimal doses of anti-wrinkle injections can help relax the pre-tarsal muscles and soften the fine lines. Dermatologists would suggest getting a bespoke treatment plan.

Getting Rid of Dark Circles

These dark eye circle removal methods will help to decrease the appearance of eye circles. 

Home Remedies

Not everyone wants to have surgery. If the dark circles are not that serious, the

re are home remedies that can help treat the pigmentation.

Cucumber - Cucumber is the most popular thing we see people use to minimize dark eye circles. Cucumbers are rich in folic acids that fight free radicals. It also contains vitamin K, and vitamin C. Its active ingredients prevent wrinkles from developing as it restores the elasticity of the skin. 

Milk - Dairy products contain lactic acid that helps to minimize the darkness and puffiness around the eyes. Milk consists of proteins and enzymes that nourishes and heals the under eyes that were damaged. 

Almond Oil - Helps to lighten the pigmentation as it has vitamin E, K, and retinol. These ingredients help to smoothen the skin under your eyes and remove the dark eye circles.

Rose Water - For people who have sensitive skin, this is for you. Rosewater contains substances that rejuvenate the fatigued skin and reduce the appearance of dark eye circles. 

Cold compress - A frozen pack of peas can be an effective solution to treat dark eye circles. A cold compress can 

aid to constrict the blood vessels under your eyes to reduce its puffiness and for expanding further.

Tea Bags - Tea bags consists of caffeine and antioxidants that helps to shrink blood vessels. The tannin that is found in the tea can decrease the appearance of the pigmentation. Tea bags also helps to tighten the skin and stimulate blood circulation. 

Invasive Treatment for Dark Eye Circles

An effective and long-term solution for treating dark eye circles is through surgical treatment. If severe eyebags are the leading cause of your dark eye circles, this is the most effective treatment for you. These surgical treatments for the eye circles and eye bag removal are available in Singapore. 

The procedure is done by a skin doctor who will remove the fat and excess skin in the eyelids. The method will also eliminate the appearance of dark circles and help give you a fresher and revitalized look. 

Non-invasive Treatment for Dark Eye Circles

Pico Laser

Pico lasers can treat pigmentation such as melasma, Hori's nevus, freckles, and solar lentigo. Pico Laser is a non-invasive treatment that uses ultra-short 450 picosecond laser pulses for less photo-thermal effect. The pigmentation is broken down into smaller particles for the body can easily flush it out of the system. 

INFINI

INFINI treatment is used to deliver radiofrequency energy to encourage collagen production. With this done, the under-eye skin will look firmer and healthier. INFINI treatment can treat a lot of pigmentations. Namely, fine lines and loose skin in your under-eye region.

Fractional Picosecond Laser

Fractional Pico Laser helps to lighten the appearance of dark eye circles by delivering energy directly to the pigmented cells. The laser will eliminate these cells without causing any damage to the surrounding tissues. This treatment targets three different depths, unlike traditional lasers.

Hyaluronic Fillers

Fillers is the one to use when it comes to pigmentation issues. One is for treating dark eye circles. Loss of fat and bone around the eye area can happen over time that leads to your eyelids appear lower or droopy. Hyaluronic fillers are one of the commonly used fillers to replace volume loss and make your eye look healthy again.

Rejuran I Fillers

Rejuran I is one of the safest treatments used mainly for the delicate skin around the eyes. It is a liquid solution that helps repair and stimulates collagen production. Rejuran I contains PDRN (Salmon DNA). It is an anti-ageing injection that improves the elasticity and hydration of the skin. It also helps to reduce wrinkles and altogether remove pigmentation.

HIFU

HIFU or High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a treatment that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The energy penetrates deep into the dermis to deliver higher temperatures.

EndyMed

EndyMed uses radiofrequency energy to get rid of any visible signs of fatigue effectively. The heat from the device used in this treatment is delivered into the skin, which then helps to stimulate collagen. With this done, the surrounding skin in the eyes is lifted and makes your skin look more revitalized.

Dark Eye Circle Doctor in Singapore

You can have your dark circles checked by a skin doctor of Sozo Aesthetic Clinic. They have a variety of solutions and can customize a treatment specifically to what you want.