Classification and Treatments by Dark Circle Cause: Under-Eye Shadows Are Not All the Same.

Pigmentation, blood vessels, hollowness... Dark circles classified by cause and treatment

Hello, this is Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology.

Have you ever been told that the skin under your eyes looks dull and makes you look tired?

Did you know that dark circles, which even makeup cannot fully cover, actually come in different types depending on the cause?

Today, we’ll divide dark circles into pigmentation type, vascular type, and hollowing type,

and explain how to diagnose and treat them accurately.

Treatment for under-eye dark circles

🔍 Why do dark circles appear?

Dark circles are not simply a ‘shadow’ caused by being tired.

Structural, pigment-related, and vascular changes in the skin darken the under-eye area,

and they appear in a complex way depending on genetics, age, sleep, and skin type.

1️⃣ Pigmentation-type dark circles

Features

• The skin under the eyes itself has a brownish or light black tone

• Mainly related to melasma, sun exposure, and a history of atopic dermatitis

• The habit of rubbing the area may worsen pigmentation

Treatment

• Laser treatments centered on pigment removal, such as Pico Toning and IPL

• Use whitening functional skincare products together

• Reduce irritation: do not rub the eye area and wear sunscreen diligently

2️⃣ Vascular-type dark circles

Features

• A form where blue blood vessels show through because the skin is thin

• Dark circles with a reddish or bluish tone

• Related to lack of sleep, allergic rhinitis, and chronic fatigue

Treatment

• Vascular lasers (Clarity, GentleMax, Vbeam, etc.)

• Improve sleep and combine with anti-allergy treatment

• Consider regenerative treatments to improve skin thickness (such as Rejuran)

3️⃣ Hollowing-type dark circles

Features

• A case where the under-eye area sinks in and looks like a shadow

• Occurs as fat decreases or ligaments sag with age

• A form with hollowing only, without a dark color

Treatment

• Add volume to sunken areas with under-eye filler

• Procedures such as Rejuran I and Juvelook to improve skin elasticity

• If elasticity has decreased significantly, consider combining with radiofrequency lifting

🧬 Accurate diagnosis is the key to dark circle treatment

Treatment for dark circles differs completely depending on the cause.

Various lasers, skin boosters, and filler procedures are effective only after the exact cause has been identified.

If you use filler for pigmentation-type dark circles, or only whitening treatment for hollowing-type dark circles, the result may look even more unnatural and awkward.

📌 At Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology

We provide treatment based on the cause after an accurate diagnosis of each dark circle type.

• Pigmentation type: pigment removal centered on Pico Toning and IPL

• Vascular type: Clarity vascular laser, soothing treatment for sensitive skin

• Hollowing type: under-eye filler, collagen regenerative treatment

💬 In closing

Dark circles are not simply a cosmetic issue. In some cases, they can also be related to overall health.

The skin under the eyes affects your overall impression, and dark circles are a factor that can make you look tired, so it is important to identify the cause accurately and receive personalized treatment.

Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology helps you restore a brighter impression naturally while minimizing stress on the eye area.

📍 Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology

📞 02-837-8275

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