Understand and soften dark circles

Dark circles have several causes, and the right treatment depends on yours. We assess and advise honestly at a consultation in Southport.

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Understanding dark circles

Dark circles are one of the most common under-eye concerns, but they have several different causes, and the right treatment depends entirely on which applies to you. We assess this carefully across our tear trough filler and regenerative options.

What causes dark circles

There are three main causes: shadow from a hollow tear trough, pigment in the skin, and visible blood vessels through thin skin. Many people have a mix. Tiredness, genetics and lifestyle make them look worse, but the underlying type determines treatment.

Who tends to notice them

They can affect all ages and skin tones, often running in families. Pigment-related circles are more common in deeper skin tones, while shadow and thin-skin types relate more to structure and ageing.

Where the darkness is a shadow from a hollow, filler smooths the groove and lifts the shadow.
Where thin, poor-quality skin is the issue, regenerative treatment thickens and strengthens the under-eye skin.

What results are realistic

Shadow and thin-skin circles improve well with the right treatment. Purely pigment-based dark circles respond less to injectables and are better addressed with skincare and other routes, so we are honest at consultation about what will and will not help your type.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Three main things: shadow from a hollow, pigment in the skin, and visible blood vessels through thin skin. Many people have a combination.
Shadow and thin-skin types respond well to filler or regenerative treatment. Pigment-based circles respond less to injectables.
Often because of a hollow casting a shadow or thin under-eye skin. We assess the cause and recommend the right treatment.
It helps most when the darkness is a shadow from a hollow. If it is mainly pigment, filler will do little.
Filler lasts nine to eighteen months. Polynucleotide results build over a course and are maintained with top-ups.

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Want to understand your dark circles? Book a consultation and we will advise honestly on the right treatment.

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