Dark circles are a frequent reason for consultation at any age. It is common for patients to report having performed multiple treatments without result. This happens because the “dark circles” concept encompasses a set of alterations that can appear separately or together and if they are not properly evaluated, the problem cannot be corrected.
Do you want to know more about the treatment of dark circles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the Dr. Cecilia Rodríguez Luna?
What types of rings are there?
According to the predominant anatomical alteration we can classify them into:
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Dark circles "sunken"
They are produced by thinning the skin and lowering the cheek fat by age. The treatment is carried out by infiltration of hyaluronic acid. The result with this technique is very satisfactory and lasts between 9 and 12 months, requiring touch-ups over time. It is very safe but requires special expertise to be working so close to the eyeball.
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"Dark" dark circles
The darkening is due to hyperpigmentation (excess of melanin). This is the case of hereditary dark circles, which are the most difficult to treat. The treatment is focused on eliminating excess pigment with chemical peels, Nd: Yag ultra-pulsed laser treatments, pulsed light or depigmenting creams. Currently there is a laser called Picosure that is very effective in selected patients.
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"Red-blue" dark circles
Because the eyelid skin is so thin, the underlying vascular network can be seen transparently, hence its color. There are factors that worsen local vascular congestion such as lack of sleep, poor eating habits, stress, fatigue, smoking, kidney, liver alterations, medications.
The treatment is to correct the underlying disorder. Local cold and decongestants provide temporary relief. The thermal CO2 is quite effective since it improves tissue oxygenation and microcirculation. You can also use vascular lasers, mesotherapy with vitamins, peelings, and in some cases combine it with infiltrations of hyaluronic acid.
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Fat bags
In the case of prominent "fat bags" the only solution is surgery. It does not make sense to spend on creams or other treatments that will not be effective. The lower blepharoplasty corrects the bags and improves the transition between the eyelid and the cheek, eliminating the appearance of fatigue in a definitive way
How to eliminate dark circles?
The approach that should be proposed to who consult is to find out what is happening in the area of your "ojera", why it happens what we see and evaluate what options are available to solve the problems identified. Laser, infiltrations with hyaluronic acid, thermal CO2, peelings, mesotherapy and minimally invasive surgery (blepharoplasty). We have many tools that combined and selecting the patient properly provide excellent results.
The treatment of dark circles requires an adequate diagnosis and special expertise in the techniques, since it is a sensitive and complex area. When working so close to the eyeball, it is important to put yourself in the hands of specialists who are familiar with the anatomy of this area. The important thing is to obtain the best result with maximum security.
