Am 24 year old
Dark circles around the eyes can be caused by many things. Some genetic, some age related, some environmental and wellness related. The skin around the eye is very thin and the vessels underneath and around can be more apparent with certain skin tones. A shadow from an under-eye-bag can be the culprit for the undereye darkness. Although this can be genetic and present in early childhood it also appears with aging, typically requires a lower lid blepharoplasty.In some cases, there is also an association with a systemic or eye allergy, When it is caused from an allergy it can improve with avoiding the allergen or taking allergy medications. Metabolic reasons such as low iron has been associated with under eye darkness. The treatments can vary per individual but in many people, we can reduce and even eliminate the dark circles with platelet rich plasma and/or under eye fillers. I feel that this works best when combined. But some people only need one or the other. If the darkness is from an under-eye bag a surgical lower lid blepharoplasty may be recommended. The opus plasma is a device that may also be used to tighten the skin under the eye and aid in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This building of collagen and elastin is also the reason why the platelet rich plasma works well.
Thank you for your question. First Dark circles, normally called Peri-orbital Melanosis, is multifactorial. So hereditary, allergy induced, Night shift , poor sleep habits etc. There are ways to approach this condition by using numerous methods and regimen. To mention a few, Dermafrac, a vacuum assisted micro-needling/ subcutaneous injector device helps tremendously, repeated treatments are needed. PRP, injections under the eyes, notably PRF( Platelet Rich Fibrin) a more efficacious PRP is also very helpful. In our office we use both and follow it by a home regimen from PCA (Arizona based dermatologic company). I hope this helps and best of luck