all about
dark circles

what are dark circles?

Dark circles can have a number of causes and they often leave you looking more tired or older than you’d like. Broadly speaking, there are three types. Vascular circles have a blue-purple tint and appear because the skin under the eyes is thin, letting the blood vessels underneath show through. Pigment circles are brown or greyish and are caused by an increase in melanin, often due to genetics, sun exposure or inflammation. Finally, there are shadow circles, caused by volume loss in the tear trough. This creates a hollow that catches the shadow and makes the area look darker.

causes and triggers

• hereditary predisposition and skin thickness
• skin ageing and volume loss
• chronic lack of sleep, stress
• allergies (hay fever, house dust)
• dehydration, smoking, alcohol
• sunlight

symptoms

• permanent or temporary discolouration under the eyes
• a hollow shadow or bluish sheen
• sensitive, thin skin
• sometimes combined with mild swelling (eye bags)

who is a treatment suitable for?

Bothered by dark or dull-looking eyes? You’re not alone. Treatment is suitable for anyone, men and women, young and older alike. During your complimentary consultation, we identify the cause (pigment, vascular or shadow) so we can take a targeted approach that works for you.

treatment methods at uma clinic

hyaluronic acid fillers (tear trough)

Hyaluronic acid fillers restore lost volume in the tear trough, softening the shadows under your eyes so dark circles are no longer visible.

prf

PRF is a 100% natural treatment that uses growth factors from your own blood. It stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture, making the skin thicker and firmer. The result? Discolouration becomes less visible.

polynucleotides

Polynucleotides are bioactive molecules that repair the skin from deep within. They improve elasticity, hydration and cell renewal, helping to reduce fine lines and dullness around the eyes.

laser

The CO2 laser is a powerful skin-renewing treatment. By creating tiny, controlled injuries in the skin, it kick-starts the repair process and the production of new collagen. Around the eyes, it softens fine lines, improves skin texture and treats discolouration, leaving your skin smoother, firmer and younger-looking.

microneedling

Microneedling works with your skin’s natural repair process. By creating microscopic channels, it improves skin texture and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Under the eyes, think firmer skin, fewer fine lines and fading pigmentation.

results you can expect

• an immediate reduction of shadows after filler.
• PRF gives visible brightening after 4 to 6 weeks.
• peels result in firmer skin after 2 to 3 sessions.

before and aftercare

• avoid make-up for the first 24 hours.
• avoid intensive exercise, sauna and massaging the treated area for the first 24 hours.
• apply SPF daily to maintain the result.