The under-eye area is the first place to show signs of ageing or fatigue. But all dark circles are not the same, which is why expensive eye creams often fail.
Type 1: Pigmentation (Brown/Black)
Caused by excess melanin, often genetic or exacerbated by sun exposure and rubbing. Common in South Asian skin. Treatment: Q-Switch laser, gentle chemical peels, and topical brightening agents (Vitamin C, Kojic Acid).
Type 2: Vascular (Blue/Purple)
The skin under the eyes is exceptionally thin. When blood vessels dilate due to lack of sleep, allergies, or thin skin, they show through as a blue tint. Treatment: Managing allergies, getting sleep, and thickening the dermis with retinols or light microneedling.
Type 3: Structural (Shadows)
As we age, we lose fat in the mid-face, creating a hollow 'tear trough'. The orbital bone becomes visible, casting a physical shadow that looks like a dark circle. No cream can fix a shadow. Treatment: Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers precisely placed in the tear trough to restore volume and eliminate the shadow instantly.