Smoking prematurely ages the skin

Steven Wallach, MD answers: Does smoking cause dark circles around the eyes?

I have dark circles around my eyes and have had this problem for a long time.  Is it because of smoking? What can I do about it?


Steven Wallach, MD
10 months ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Smoking per se won't create dark circles. However, smoking prematurely ages the skin and can exacerbate wrinkles and thinning of the tissues. The dark circles may be more prevalent because the overlying skin thins out a bit.

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