Under eye dark circles - Most effective course of treatment? (photo)

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I’ve been dealing with under eye dark circles all my life and it has been my biggest insecurity. I have tried everything from tear trough filler (which helped with the hollowing), 2 sessions of dual fraxel laser as well as 100s of eye creams including prescription hydroquinone. I’ve consulted several occuloplastic doctors, plastic surgeon and dermatologists here in London but no one has been able to help or provide any substantial results. I feel like I’ve wasted so much money and am still super unhappy with my under eyes. I know there are various modalities to treat dark circles but I would be grateful if someone can identify what course of treatment would be the most effective and provide a significant improvement for my under eyes.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hello Phenom,
There is a reason why no one has been able to help you with under eye dark circles.  The reason is that there is not an effective treatment.  There have been a few reports of PRF helping, I have used it in a few patients with some improvement, but certainly not complete elimination of the darkness, It is a combination of thin skin, underlying show of blood vessels, and genetics.  Save your money on eye creams and hydroquinolone.  Good luck and be well.

Michael A. Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hi! Pico Genesis is a great option for improving undereye dark circles and overall discoloration/hyperpigmentation on the skin.

The Pico Genesis™ laser helps to balance and clear your skin by selectively shattering unwanted pigmentation and remodeling the upper layer of the skin. Often times 2 to 3 treatments are needed to see great results. However, in some cases more sessions made be needed for desired result.

Hope this helps!

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