Will Fraxel Work for Dark Circles Under Eyes?

Bags under the eye are usually a collection of fat which has displaced itself. The best solution for bags is surgery, but if surgery is out of the question or undesirable, and you are willing to accept some downtime and the possibility of multiple treatments, Fraxel Repair has proved in my practice to make some serious improvement in redundant skin under the eye. Once you've addressed the issue of the bags, then you may find that the dark circles were more from shadowing than anything else.... more

Neither Fraxel restore nor repair will completely eliminate the dark discoloration of the lower eyelids. This difficult problem is likely caused by the breakdown of red blood cell contents into hemosiderin, which darkens the skin. The restore will not have much of an effect on the color while the repair will ighten it somewhat. My opinion is based on our experience with both lasers, having performed around 1000 restore treatments and hundreds of repair treatments. Best of luck!... more

I think if your primary concern is "bags" under the eye, laser treatments will not be as effective as a surgical procedure. Since there are many reasons for darkness under the eye--laxity of skin, blood vessels, heredity, and allergies--it is best to consult a physician and have them evaluate you.