How to Remove Dark Circles Under the Eyes That Make Your Face Look Dull and Tired

Provider: Lim Eiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic

The eyes have a major influence on a person’s overall image and mood. That is why, if you have dark circles that make the under-eye area look shadowed, dark, and dull, they can give others the impression that you are tired and exhausted.

Dark circles with a bluish-black color do not cause direct pain or lead to scarring, but many people consider treatment for cosmetic reasons. In particular, people who lead active social lives naturally tend to worry more about dark circles.

Causes of Dark Circles

Dark circles can occur for a variety of reasons, from poor lifestyle habits and psychological factors to pigmentation caused by makeup. Since they can develop for many different reasons, improve dark circles with treatment that matches the cause.

If makeup around the eyes is not thoroughly removed, or if the area has been exposed to strong ultraviolet rays for a long time, or if there has been eczema around the eyes for an extended period, melanin pigment may build up and cause dark circles.

Dark circles can also occur due to increased fat. As fat accumulates under the eyes, the skin in that area can swell and sag, making it look dark like a shadow.

They can also be caused by poor blood circulation, such as when the veins under the eyes expand. If mental or physical stress builds up or you suffer from lack of sleep, blood circulation around the eyes may be reduced, making dark circles worse. In addition, fine wrinkles that appear in the skin under the eyes due to aging can also cause dark circles.

Four Types of Dark Circles

1. Tear trough dark circles This is the most common type of under-eye dark circle, referring to dark circles caused by a deep tear trough running diagonally from the inner corner of the eye.

2. Under-eye wrinkle dark circles Dark circles can appear due to wrinkles that develop under the eyes. Or, if the under-eye fat is protruding, the skin under the eyes may sag because of reduced elasticity, making it look darker.

3. Pigmentation dark circles Pigmentation dark circles, which are influenced by frequent use of makeup, the habit of not removing makeup thoroughly, allergies and dermatitis, or the habit of rubbing the eyes often, are a type for which treating chronic irritation or dermatitis is important.

4. Vascular dark circles A large number of blood vessels are gathered under the eyes, and because the skin under the eyes is thin, veins may show through and appear blue, or red muscle may be visible. These are sometimes called vascular dark circles or muscle-type dark circles. Lack of sleep, stress, and the period before and after menstruation can disrupt normal blood circulation and make the symptoms more noticeable.

How to Improve Dark Circles

1. Tear trough dark circles Depending on the depth of the tear trough, treatment can be done through under-eye fat repositioning or under-eye filler.

1. Under-eye fat repositioning If there is only a tear trough indentation, it can be treated with micro autologous fat grafting. Because the particles of fat in the dark circle area need to be small, micro autologous fat grafting is more suitable than regular fat grafting.

2. Under-eye filler For those who need to return to daily life quickly, under-eye filler is used to improve dark circles. By filling the depressed area with filler, it can not only improve dark circles but also make a tired-looking face and a sunken under-eye area look more youthful.

2. Under-eye wrinkle dark circles Under-eye wrinkle dark circles can be improved by softening wrinkles.

1. Thermage CPT Thermage CPT, which has the advantage of quick recovery, is effective for managing fine wrinkles around the eyes. With an eye tip optimized for the skin around the eyes, even delicate skin can safely achieve a lifting effect.

2. Ulthera Ulthera is an ultrasound laser device that can be used to treat everything from fine wrinkles to deep wrinkles. It acts directly on the fascia layer that creates wrinkles, and by using high-intensity focused ultrasound, it can create tissue lifting and improve under-eye wrinkles.

3. Pigmentation dark circles

1. Revlite toning If you are concerned about under-eye pigmentation, Revlite toning can help induce collagen regeneration and make the skin tone clearer and brighter. Although it penetrates deep into the skin, its characteristic is that it causes very little damage to the skin tissue.

4. Vascular dark circles

1. Vbeam Perfecta Vbeam Perfecta, a vascular laser that delivers powerful energy to blood vessels and hemoglobin, has almost no side effects such as bruising, so returning to daily life is very quick. The device has a cooling system, which protects the skin surface while treating dark circles.

What is just as important as treating them neatly is preventing them from coming back. You should consistently manage your condition so that stress and fatigue do not build up, and it is good to consume plenty of foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables. In addition, use an eye cleanser so that makeup residue does not remain and wash thoroughly. After pigmentation laser treatment, it is also important to consistently apply CareNology ReBlue Ultra Repair Cream, which helps improve the skin barrier. If you use products with excellent skin penetration and effective moisturizing benefits together, you can improve a weakened skin barrier and create a healthy skin balance for even better results.

Lim Eiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic has been providing systematic treatment for skin concerns and premium beauty care for many years, and based on extensive clinical experience, it offers customized treatment plans for patients. In addition, it continuously adds or replaces premium laser devices in an effort to minimize side effects and increase effectiveness.

If you have any questions about improving dark circles, please contact Lim Eiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic.