Microneedling/dermarolling for under eye circles - effective?

Yes, I recommend microneedling to improve under eyes, but a combination approach will give the most improvement. Fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer

Many patients love the fact that with microneedling we can go close to the lash line on the lower eye, and across the upper lid.
You will definitely see improvement with microneedling. The skin under the eye is so thin and there are many treatments that we have to avoid the area. With microneedling we can really address that area without concern by stimulating the collagen production, strenghtening and tightening the skin.
Using PRP during your microneedling treatments will speed up healing and give you optimal results.
I would never recommend dermarolling at all to any part of the face or neck area. You can cause more harm then good as the rollers rip the skin as the needle is exiting the skin.
Hope this helps,

Microneedling under the eyes, especially when combined with PRP (protein rich plasma) is an excellent way to stimulate collagen and elastin production and, therefore, to thicken the skin and lessen wrinkles in the area.  I recommend a series of three treatments, about a month apart.  The treated skin will be red for 3-5 days, with mild flakiness and there is the possibility of bruising (although most people don't).  Mineral make-up can be worn starting the morning after each treatment.This area can require a multi-pronged approach.  If, after three microneedling sessions, you want additional improvement, you can consider having filler injected.  However, filler in the under eye area requires advanced training, so be sure you only go to a very experienced injector.There are some medical grade eye creams that can also help minimize the appearance of dark circles.  These products usually include ingredients such as Vitamin K.Best of luck to you.

the skin under the eyes usually gets thinner as we age, but if the dark circles are due because of broken capillaries and thin skin I think the microneedling will not be helpful. I think you should opt for light fillers such as Belotero and perhaps using a prescription bleaching cream to help for the darkness.
Good luck.

Combining microneedling with PRP is a great non-surgical way to help thicken the skin and improve the fine wrinkles which occur under the eye. Microneedling will require several treatments  for the greatest effect. You can expect up to 3 days of redness and flakiness but many people have no downtime at all and can wear make-up the next day. Another possible option is filler if the dark circles are due to hollowing or lack of volume which can accentuate shadows. It is best to have an in-office examination to determine the best treatment to improve the dark circles under your eyes and for a complete discussion about risks and benefits for each option. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery