Dark Eye Circles &
EYE BAGS
Having dark eye circle & eye bags makes you look tired and jaded, which leads to a less favourable first impression.
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Having dark eye circles in Singapore can be a cause of concern for many individuals, as they can make a person appear tired, aged, and less attractive. Fortunately, there are various dark eye circle treatments available to help reduce the appearance of dark eye circles and eye bags, and restore a more youthful and refreshed look to the eyes.
Causes of Dark Eye Circle
Dark eye circles can be attributed to various factors and understanding the underlying causes can help in effectively addressing and preventing their appearance. Here are some common causes of dark eye circles
Lack of Sleep and Fatigue
Insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality can contribute to the development of dark eye circles. When we don’t get enough rest, blood vessels around the eyes can dilate, causing the skin to appear darker. Fatigue can also make the skin appear dull and lifeless, enhancing the visibility of dark circles.
Genetics
Some individuals are genetically predisposed to having darker pigmentation around the eyes. This can be due to the presence of excess melanin or thinner skin in the under-eye area, making the blood vessels more visible and resulting in a shadowy appearance.
Unhealthy Diet
Consuming a diet high in processed foods, sugary snacks, and inadequate nutrients can negatively affect skin health. Insufficient intake of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can impair the skin’s natural defense mechanisms and lead to a dull and lackluster appearance. This can make dark eye circles more prominent and noticeable.
Smoking
Smoking tobacco is detrimental to overall skin health and can exacerbate the appearance of dark circles. The toxins in cigarette smoke constrict blood vessels, impair circulation, and reduce oxygen levels in the skin. This can lead to a pale, sallow complexion and make dark eye circles more noticeable.
Genetics
Some individuals are genetically predisposed to having darker pigmentation around the eyes. This can be due to the presence of excess melanin or thinner skin in the under-eye area, making the blood vessels more visible and resulting in a shadowy appearance.
Unhealthy Diet
Consuming a diet high in processed foods, sugary snacks, and inadequate nutrients can negatively affect skin health. Insufficient intake of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can impair the skin’s natural defense mechanisms and lead to a dull and lackluster appearance. This can make dark eye circles more prominent and noticeable.
Types of Dark Eye Circle
Vascular
Poor microcirculation of the blood and lymphatic system around the eye. They appear bluish/purplish. This is especially obvious in allergic rhinitis with congested nose and slow lymphatic drainage around the eyes.
Pigmentary
Accumulation of melanin (skin pigment) due to sun exposure. As the skin is very thin around the eyes, any excess pigments will cause dark circles to be obvious.
Structural
Due to the nature of bone structure. The shadowing and indentation arising from deep sunken eye socket can produce a prominent tear trough, thus making dark circles more apparent.
Treatments of Dark Eye Circle
Dark eye circles can be effectively treated by filling up the tear trough with dermal filler. This method is considered the most effective in addressing this concern. While using eye cream may provide some temporary benefits, it is not as effective because it fails to address the root cause of your dark eye circles problem. Applying eye cream alone cannot fully eliminate dark eye circles.
Here are the different effective dark eye circles treatments.
Redensity II
An unique filler specifically designed for dark eye circles treatment. It combines hyaluronic acid with a complex of vitamins and antioxidants to restore volume and rejuvenate the tear trough
Sunekos
An unique skin booster made up of hyaluronic acid with patented formula of 6 amino acids (HYAA) that promotes ECM regeneration & stimulates own collagen to lighten dark circles under the eyes.
Rejuran I
Designed to target and reduce the appearance of dark eye circles, giving you a brighter and more youthful appearance. Experience the benefits of Rejuran for yourself and achieve a brighter, more refreshed look.
What is Tear Trough?
Tear trough is the sunken area extending from the inner corner of lower eye lid, towards the mid cheek.
Causes of EyE Bags
Eye bags are a common problem that many people suffer from. They can be caused by a variety of factors, such as lack of sleep, dehydration, allergies, genetics, and even aging.
Eye bags are often caused by fluid buildup in the area around the eyes. This can be due to lack of sleep or dehydration, as well as allergies or genetics. Aging is also a factor that can cause eye bags because our skin loses its elasticity over time and this can lead to sagging skin around the eyes. Additionally, stress and certain lifestyle habits like smoking or drinking alcohol can also contribute to eye bag formation.
Although it is rarely a sign of major illness, eyebags make one look tired and haggard.
Treatments of Eye BagS
In addition to lightening dark circles, filling up the tear trough with dermal filler can also provide a non-surgical solution for reducing eye bags treatment. This treatment option offers a dual benefit by addressing both concerns effectively, without the need for invasive procedures.
However, there are other non-surgical treatments available for eye bags, offering effective results without any downtime. Here are some eye bags treatments we provide.
Redensity II
An unique filler specifically designed for removal of dark eye circles & eyebags. It combines hyaluronic acid with a complex of vitamins and antioxidants to restore volume and rejuvenate the tear trough
Thermage FLX Eyes
5G Thermage FLX Gen System is a non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) therapy that targets eye area to reduce eyebags, lift droopy eyelids, tightens skins and stimulates collagen.
Secret RF
Micro-needling with fractional radio frequency (RF) for collagen regeneration, skin tightening, removal of eyebags.
FAQ on
Dark eye circle treatment & eye bag treatment
Undereye filler treatment is not painful as numbing cream will be applied before procedure and the filler contains numbing agents too.
Just 1 session is needed for eye bag and dark eye circles treament. Redensity II filler can last for a year.
No, your condition will not worsen. In fact, it will still be better than current even after a year. This is because you are delaying ageing with filler. You may choose to repeat after a year if you like to maintain the results.
It is a non-invasive treatment that has little to no downtime.
Undereye fillers will dissolve by itself naturally. The treatment is also reversible using an enzyme called hyalase which will break down the filler within 24 hours.
