Dark Circles

Dark circles refer to discoloration or shadowing under the eyes, which can be bluish, purple, brown, or grey depending on the underlying cause.

Unlike eye bags, which involve puffiness or fat protrusion, dark circles are usually structural or pigmentation-based. The under-eye area may appear sunken, creating shadows, or the skin may show increased pigmentation, giving a tired look even when well-rested.

Understanding the type of dark circle you have is key to choosing the most effective treatment.

Several factors contribute to dark circles:

• Genetics: Some individuals naturally have thinner under-eye skin, making veins and shadows more visible.
• Ageing: Over time, collagen and fat loss in the under-eye region creates hollows, emphasizing darkness.
• Pigmentation: Excess melanin or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can darken the skin beneath the eyes.
• Sleep deprivation: Lack of quality rest increases fluid retention and dull skin tone, exacerbating shadows.
• Lifestyle factors: Smoking, alcohol, stress, and poor nutrition accelerate skin ageing, making dark circles more noticeable.
• Allergies or sinus issues: Inflammation can dilate blood vessels and darken the under-eye area.

Even though genetics and ageing play a major role, simple daily habits can help reduce the severity of dark circles:

• Consistent Sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours per night. Quality rest improves circulation and reduces fatigue-related shadowing.
• Hydration: Drinking adequate water keeps skin plump, healthy, and less prone to dullness.
• Diet: Foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals support skin resilience, while reducing salt and alcohol prevents fluid retention and puffiness.
• Skincare: Eye creams with retinol, peptides, vitamin C, or hyaluronic acid strengthen skin, stimulate collagen, and improve brightness.
• Cold Compresses: Applying a gentle cooling compress temporarily constricts blood vessels and reduces visible veins and inflammation.
• Sun Protection: Daily SPF shields the delicate under-eye skin from pigmentation and premature ageing.
• Stress Management: Relaxation practices like meditation or yoga help reduce skin inflammation and maintain a healthy circulation.

Lifestyle changes are helpful, but persistent or severe dark circles often require professional intervention.

1. Tear Trough Filler

Tear trough filler is the gold-standard solution for hollowing and shadowing, the structural causes behind most dark circles.

• Procedure: Hyaluronic acid filler is carefully injected along the tear trough to restore volume, smooth contours, and lift the under-eye area.
• Benefits: Reduces shadows, smooths hollows, and brightens the eye area for a refreshed, youthful appearance.
• Results: Immediate improvement with full effects visible within 1–2 weeks. Lasts 9–12 months.
• Expertise: At Dr Hass Clinic, Dr Hasaneen Al Janabi uses precise techniques tailored to each patient, ensuring natural, subtle, and harmonious results without overfilling.

2. Medical-Grade Skincare for Dark Circles

While tear trough filler effectively treats hollowing, many patients experience dark circles caused by pigmentation, thin skin, or poor microcirculation. In these cases, medical-grade skincare can significantly enhance and prolong treatment results.

Products containing retinoids, vitamin C, peptides, caffeine, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid help to:

• Strengthen the delicate under-eye skin
• Brighten pigmentation
• Improve collagen production
• Reduce puffiness and inflammation
• Enhance overall skin quality and glow

Dr Hass Clinic often integrates targeted medical-grade eye creams into patient plans to complement tear trough filler, ensuring a comprehensive approach that addresses both structural and surface-level causes of dark circles.

3. Skin Rejuvenation Treatments

For pigmentation-related dark circles, treatments like laser therapy, polynucleotide injections, or microneedling can even skin tone, stimulate collagen, and improve under-eye texture.

4. Surgical Options

In rare cases of severe structural shadowing, lower eyelid blepharoplasty may be considered to remove fat pads or tighten skin. This is often complemented with tear trough filler to restore under-eye volume and smooth contour.

Dark circles are often multifactorial, arising from volume loss, pigmentation, and shadowing. While lifestyle and skincare are beneficial, tear trough filler provides a safe, effective solution for visible, lasting improvement.

At Dr Hass Clinic, each treatment is delivered with precision and artistry, ensuring results are natural, subtle, and rejuvenating, leaving the eyes looking bright, youthful, and well-rested.