Chemical Peel Best for Under Eye Circles?

In assessing dark circles we have to establish whether it is from volume loss, and is maybe an illusion of shadow and contour, or is this truly a pigmentation issue. Is it brown and velvety, like rubbed skin from a chronic allergy? Or, is it bluish pink discoloration that appears deeper in the skin and is usually familial, and difficult to treat. If it truly seems to be a pigmentary issue where it is a darker shade, then a milder peel 20 - 30% glycolic is a good starting point. We have to be very cautious with using chemical peels so close to the eyes during a procedure.

Lower eyelid circles arise from a variety of conditions, including:

Hyperpigmentation
Hemosiderin deposition
Thin skin
Subcutaneous veins
Loss of subcutaneous and periorbital fat

Chemical peels will reduce the pigmentation and improve the quality of the skin in terms of overall collagen content. It should be used as a combination approach to the management of under eye circles.

TCA and Glycolic chemical peels are great for under your eyes. It really depends on your skin type and your expectations. I hope this is helpful.

This would really depend on your skin type and the cause of the discoloration.
TCA peels are commonly used but it would be best to seek a qualified physician who can guide you in the correct choice of peel or other treatments.
Sometimes medications such as those used for the mask of pregnancy may be a better way of treating your condition.

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