One of the most common areas that patients seek treatment for is their dark circles. It is unfortunately however, one of the hardest areas to treat simply because there are so many influencing factors which contribute to dark circles such as:

• Thin skin under the eye: This means blood vessels underneath are more visible and can give the skin a grey-blue tinge. This is very difficult to treat.

• Hollowness due to genetics or the ageing process. As we age, our undereye hollows become deeper making the area appear shadowed. This can be improved with dermal filler

• Hyperpigmentation: This is difficult to treat but the skin can be brightened using undereye polynucleotides.

• Vitamin Defiencies such as iron, B12, E and D have all been linked to dark circles and again, can present as a more greyish colour.

It is always important to have a consultation first to discuss concerns and for an appropriate treatment plan to be made, keeping your goals at the forefront A common treatment plan to improve dark circles is to first lighten the area and improve the skin with polynucleotides, and then fill the hollow with tear trough filler. Undereye polynucleotide treatment gives gradual results over 2-  3 sessions whereas the results from the filler are instant, and generally last around 9-12months.