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Dark Circles

Dark Circles – ‘eye bags’

Dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, and under-eye bags are common cosmetic concerns. These issues can stem from various internal and external factors, making them challenging to address. Below is an overview of the key causes and underlying factors associated with dark circles and related under-eye concerns.

Key Causes of Dark Circles and Eye Concerns

  1. Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
    • Sleep Deprivation: Lack of sleep can make the skin appear dull and pale, exposing dark tissues and blood vessels underneath. Fluid retention from sleep deprivation can also lead to puffiness under the eyes.
    • Smoking: Promotes skin aging and poor circulation, exacerbating dark circles.
    • Sun Damage: Triggers overactive melanocytes, leading to hyperpigmentation.
  2. Medical and Physiological Influences
    • Allergies and Infections: Increase swelling and inflammation around the eyes.
    • Thyroid Pathology: Can contribute to puffiness and discoloration.
    • Vitamin Deficiencies: Deficiencies in iron, B12, D, and E may cause a greyish appearance under the eyes.
  3.  Aging and Genetic Factors
    • Thin Skin: The under-eye skin is naturally thin, making blood vessels more visible, resulting in a grey-blue tint.
    • Hollowness and Bone Resorption: As we age, starting in our mid-20s, fat loss and bone resorption in the eye area lead to shadowing, enhancing the appearance of dark circles.
    • Collagen Loss: Reduced collagen levels decrease skin elasticity and tone, causing sagging and wrinkles.
  4. Structural Changes in the Eye Area
    • Hyperpigmentation: Caused by overactive melanocytes, leading to dense and stubborn pigmentation.
    • Fat Pad Descent and Tear Trough Hollowing: Loss of periorbital fat and weakened skin lead to under-eye hollows and sagging. The descent of fat pads creates visible eye bags.
    • Fluid Retention and Lymphatic Drainage: Overnight fluid pooling and sluggish lymphatic drainage with age result in puffy under-eye bags.

Age-Related Changes

Aging is the most significant factor contributing to dark circles and tired-looking eyes. Over time, changes in the skin, fat, and bone structure in the face lead to:

  • Loss of Collagen and Elasticity: Making fine lines and sagging more prominent.
  • Bone Mass Reduction: Skull shrinkage accentuates hollows and shadowing.
  • Sluggish Lymph Drainage: Exacerbates puffiness and swelling under the eyes.

Dark circles and under-eye concerns are influenced by a combination of lifestyle, medical, genetic, and age-related factors. These include thin under-eye skin, fat pad descent, collagen loss, hyperpigmentation, and fluid retention. Addressing these issues often requires a multi – modality tailored approach, often incorporating lifestyle changes, skincare solutions, and targeted treatments to achieve brighter, healthier-looking eyes.

Treatment Options

Dermal Filler

Dark circles can often be caused by tear trough hollowing, where volume loss beneath the eyes creates shadows and a tired appearance. At Leicester MediSpa, we address this concern using hyaluronic acid dermal filler, a safe and effective treatment designed to restore volume and smoothness to the under-eye area.
The filler is carefully injected into the tear trough, targeting the hollowed region to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles. This minimally invasive procedure provides immediate results with no downtime, leaving you looking refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides are powerful bio-stimulators derived from the building blocks of DNA and RNA – nucleic acids that give the instructions for cell function, offering an advanced solution for addressing dark circles and hollow under-eyes. By promoting DNA synthesis, collagen production, and skin repair ; thickening the skin, they rejuvenate the delicate under-eye area and improve overall skin health.

Best for: Crepey/ thin skin

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Delivered through fine needle injections, polynucleotides activate fibroblast cells, stimulating collagen synthesis and enhancing skin regeneration. This results in firmer, smoother skin with improved tone and texture. Their hydrating properties boost moisture retention, reducing the appearance of crepey skin that contributes to dark circles. Polynucleotides also possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, helping to combat redness and oxidative stress caused by environmental factors like UV rays and pollution. This multi-faceted approach revitalizes the under-eye area, restoring elasticity, radiance, and a refreshed appearance by leveraging the body’s natural healing processes.

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ClerLift Laser

ClearLift Laser, powered by the Alma Harmony XL PRO, offers a non-invasive, highly effective solution for addressing dark circles and under-eye concerns. This revolutionary treatment targets hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and sun damage. Utilising an ultra-short pulse duration, the ClearLift Laser effectively breaks apart pigment particles with a photo-acoustic effect, ensuring precise treatment while avoiding the thermal damage that can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). This makes it a safe option for individuals with darker skin tones, who may be more prone to PIH with other laser treatments. Whilst also making it a safe option in treating the delicate skin around the eyes.

Best for: Pigmentation and Fine lines/wrinkles

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ClearLift Laser stimulates collagen and elastin production by creating microscopic injuries beneath the skin. These tiny wounds, invisible to the eye, trigger the body’s natural healing response, which encourages collagen production and helps to improve skin texture and tone. This process not only smooths out crepey skin under the eyes but also helps to reduce puffiness and dark circles, leaving the eye area looking refreshed and youthful.

The 1064nm pixel Q-Switched laser used in ClearLift penetrates deep into the skin, reaching up to 3mm, and works to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags and wrinkles. The treatment is fast, pain-free, and requires no downtime. ClearLift is also an excellent non-surgical treatment option for under-eye bags and puffiness. By stimulating lymph drainage, the treatment helps reduce the fluid buildup that contributes to under-eye puffiness, leaving the area looking more sculpted and revitalized. Additionally, ClearLift Laser can be combined with injectables to enhance the overall rejuvenating effects, making it a versatile treatment for comprehensive eye area rejuvenation.

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Biorevitalisation

Biorevitalisation is designed to refresh and revitalise the delicate under-eye area. By injecting hyaluronic acid combined with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, directly beneath the skin’s surface, this treatment deeply rehydrates and brightens the skin. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, plays a crucial role in maintaining skin hydration and elasticity. By delivering directly into the skin layers, biorevitalisation promotes deeper hydration and stimulates cellular renewal, surpassing the effects of topical creams or serums. The treatment helps replenish moisture, improve fine lines, giving tired under-eyes a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.

Best for: Skin Nourishment

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At Leicester MediSpa, we use Teosyal Redensity 1, a specialised formula combining hyaluronic acid with 8 amino acids, 3 antioxidants, 2 minerals, and Vitamin B6. This powerful combination nourishes the skin from within, promoting regeneration and addressing fine lines or early signs of aging around the eyes. For the best results, we recommend a course of 2-4 treatments, spaced one month apart, complemented by LED facials.

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Secret RF with exosomes

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, including thinning skin, dehydration, and reduced collagen production. Secret RF, combined with exosomes, offers a cutting-edge solution to rejuvenate the delicate skin around the eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Secret RF is an advanced microneedling treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. The device’s smooth motor mechanism, ultra-precise and insulated needles create microchannels in the skin, delivering targeted heat to improve skin texture, hydration, and overall radiance.

Best for: Skin Tightening

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The treatment promotes skin renewal, leaving it feeling plump and refreshed. Its advanced design makes it safe and effective for all skin types,

When paired with exosomes—microscopic vesicles rich in growth factors, peptides, nutrients, cytokines alongside hyaluronic acid —this further stimulates the regenerative cascade. Exosomes are designed to support skin regeneration. They help to boost collagen and elastin production, improve skin hydration, reduce inflammation and pigmentation, and accelerate healing. This powerful combination helps nourish the skin, improving its vitality and elasticity.

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Exosomes

Exosome therapy at Leicester MediSpa harnesses the regenerative power of billions of exosomes—micro-vesicles packed with growth factors, cytokines, peptides, and essential nutrients, alongside hyaluronic acid. When applied following treatments such as microneedling, Secret RF, or CO2 laser, exosomes work to regenerate skin cells, boost hydration by promoting collagen and elastin production, reduce inflammation and pigmentation, enhance immune function, and accelerate skin healing. This makes exosome therapy an effective treatment for dark circles, helping to restore the delicate skin under the eyes for a smoother, brighter appearance.

Best for: Skin Rejuvenation

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Medical Skincare

At Leicester MediSpa, we offer medical skincare designed to address dark circles and rejuvenate the delicate skin around the eye area. By incorporating a combination of potent antioxidants, skin brightening solutions, and SPF protection, our treatments help reduce the appearance of dark circles and promote a more youthful, refreshed look. Our approach includes using effective regenerative skincare products that stimulate skin renewal and enhance overall skin health, targeting both the causes and visible signs of under-eye discoloration for lasting improvements.

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Oadby
Leicester
LE2 5BB

Tel: 0116 303 2555
Email: info@leicestermedispa.co.uk

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MondayClosed
Tuesday 10:30am - 7pm
Wednesday10:30am - 7pm
Thursday10:30am - 7pm
Friday10:30am - 7pm
Saturday10:40am - 6pm
SundayClosed
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Tuesday 10:30am - 7pm
Wednesday10:30am - 7pm
Thursday10:30am - 7pm
Friday10:30am - 7pm
Saturday10:40am - 6pm
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