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Dark Circles Under Eyes
Brighten tired-looking eyes with treatments matched to the real cause of your dark circles, whether it's hollowness, pigment, thin skin or visible blood vessels.
About This Concern
Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common reasons clients visit us, and one of the most misunderstood. They are rarely caused by tiredness alone. Most dark circles come from one or more of four causes: hollowness (a tear trough) that casts a shadow, extra pigment in the skin, thin skin that lets blood vessels show through, or loss of volume and collagen with age. Each cause needs a different treatment, which is why creams alone often don't work. At FusionMed, eye area care is our specialty: our founder is a former internationally trained eye surgeon, bringing a rare level of precision to this delicate area. We assess what is causing your dark circles and build a plan that may combine tear trough filler, PRP, mesotherapy and light-based treatment. To achieve optimal results, we pair your in-clinic treatments with an effective medical-grade homecare regimen prescribed by our team. Studies show that combining professional treatment with consistent daily medical-grade skincare leads to better, longer-lasting outcomes than in-clinic treatment alone, and it maintains your results day to day.
Understanding the Cause
Common Causes
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Hollowness and tear troughs — loss of fat and bone support under the eye creates a groove that casts a dark shadow, often the main cause of dark circles from the late 20s onward
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Pigmentation — extra melanin in the under-eye skin, very common in Asian and darker skin types and often inherited, gives a brown or grey tone
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Thin, translucent skin — the under-eye skin is the thinnest on the body, so underlying blood vessels and muscle show through as a blue or purple tint
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Aging and collagen loss — skin thins and loses firmness over time, making shadows and vessels more visible
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Lifestyle factors — poor sleep, stress, allergies, eye rubbing and sun exposure all make dark circles look worse
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Genetics — many people inherit a tendency to deeper tear troughs or under-eye pigment
Personalized Approach
Recommended Treatments
Eye Area Care
Our specialist eye area program. Precisely placed tear trough filler softens hollows and the shadows they cast, giving an instantly brighter, more rested look. Performed with a surgical level of precision in this delicate zone.
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Golden PRP
Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood is injected under the eyes to stimulate collagen and thicken thin, crepey skin, reducing the visibility of blue and purple blood vessels over a course of sessions.
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Mesotherapy
Micro-injections of brightening and hydrating ingredients improve the quality, tone and hydration of under-eye skin, helping fade pigment-related darkness.
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Lumecca IPL
Lumecca by InMode IPL can help reduce brown pigment and visible vessels around the eye area, when appropriate for your skin type and assessed by our medical team.
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Common Questions
FAQs
What causes dark circles under the eyes?
Most dark circles come from hollowness (tear troughs) casting a shadow, extra pigment, thin skin showing blood vessels, or a combination. Tiredness, allergies and sun exposure can make them worse. Identifying your specific cause is the key to choosing the right treatment.
What is the best treatment for dark circles?
It depends on the cause. Tear trough filler is most effective for shadows caused by hollowness. PRP helps thin skin and visible vessels. Mesotherapy, IPL and medical-grade skincare help with pigment. Many clients get the best result from a combination, which we design at your consultation.
Can under-eye filler get rid of dark circles?
Filler is excellent for dark circles caused by hollowness, because it fills the groove that casts a shadow. It won't remove pigment on its own, so we often combine it with other treatments. Under-eye filler requires a highly skilled injector, which is why eye area care is our specialty.
Are dark circles more common in Asian skin?
Yes. Pigment-related dark circles are especially common in Asian skin, often alongside tear trough hollowness. We regularly treat Asian clients and tailor treatment choices and settings to minimize the risk of further pigmentation.
Do I need medical-grade skincare at home for dark circles?
Yes. In-clinic treatments address hollowness and skin quality, while daily medical-grade eye care supports collagen, brightens pigment and protects the delicate under-eye skin. We prescribe a homecare regimen, which may include an eye treatment with peptides or retinoids, brightening ingredients and daily sunscreen. Studies show this combination gives better, longer-lasting results than in-clinic treatment alone.
How long do results last?
Tear trough filler typically lasts 9–18 months. PRP and mesotherapy results build over a course of sessions and are maintained with periodic top-ups. Consistent homecare and sun protection help your results last longer.
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