Under-eye bags & dark circles

Treatments for under-eye bags and dark circles, whatever the cause.

No referral needed · at ActivMD Derm Spa, next door to our clinic

Dark circles and under-eye bags can form for many reasons: thinning skin, lack of fat, hyperpigmentation or even skin conditions like rosacea. Sometimes they come from lack of sleep, and sometimes they are simply part of natural aging. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to just accept them.

At Rao Dermatology, we understand what under-eye bags and dark circles can do to your self-confidence. When you want to smooth the skin around your eyes and erase the signs of aging they create, we can help.

What causes dark circles and under-eye bags?

If people keep telling you that you look tired, or an older, tired-looking person stares back at you from the mirror, the dark circles under your eyes may be to blame. Not getting enough sleep can play a part, but a number of other factors contribute to how they look, including the thickness of your skin, the size of your blood vessels and pigmentation.

Under-eye “bags” can also come from several factors. Sometimes a little under-eye fat bulges through, sometimes there is fat loss in the tear trough area below the lower eyelid, and sometimes it is simply the anatomy of your eyes. Other common causes of dark circles include:

Sun exposure
Aging
Lack of sleep
Vitamin deficiencies
Allergies
Genetics
Eczema
Irritation

There can be many causes of under-eye bags, but what matters is that there are ways to treat them.

Our under-eye treatments

We offer several procedures that can help address the bags under your eyes.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers, sometimes called injectables, are a common cosmetic treatment for under-eye bags and dark circles. Injectable serums and facial fillers add volume to sagging areas of skin, eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and smoothing out extra skin.

Many facial fillers also help fight the signs of aging by boosting the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that keep your skin healthy and elastic. Fillers can improve under-eye bags whatever their cause, and they are exceptionally effective on dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation.

Chemical peels

Our chemical peels give your skin a deep, thorough exfoliation, removing dead and unhealthy skin cells to expose the fresh, new skin beneath. When skin is damaged, a peel can sometimes eliminate the problem by stimulating new skin growth that comes in clear and healthy.

After your skin heals from the peel, your new skin is stronger and thicker and less likely to form those pesky bags.

IPL treatments

Intense pulsed light (IPL) also uses light to rejuvenate the skin and help remove dark under-eye circles, but it isn’t the same as a laser treatment. Laser skin resurfacing can help reduce pigmentation and thicken the skin, while IPL is a better option for people whose dark circles and eye bags come from small blood vessels close to the surface of the skin.

IPL doesn’t damage the outer layer of skin the way laser treatments do, but it closes off capillaries and vessels just below the surface so they fade from view. You’ll most likely need several IPL treatments to get the best results.

Professional skin care

Whether your dark circles and under-eye bags are mild or severe, they can benefit from a professional skin care regimen. We offer a range of products from a skin care specialist for your specific needs.

With modern, innovative skin care technology, you can find products made with nutrient-rich antioxidants that fight the signs of aging and improve your skin’s texture and elasticity.

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Our team is committed to working with you to develop a synergistic approach for enhancing your skin’s health. At your consultation, Dr. Rao will assess your situation and discuss treatment options. We invite you to a welcoming environment where you can expect to be listened to and understood.

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