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
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:
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.