Can chemical peels be done in under eyes to help remove dark circles?

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Can chemical peels be done in under eyes to help remove dark circles? Are dark circles caused from trapped blood underneath the skin or is it hyperpigmentation? Also can lactic acid be done every 3-4 days along with a glycolic acid every week?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

A combination of chemical peels, Melarase creams, and daily exfoliation with Melapads can help improve skin color underneath the eyes. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have a number of treatments under the eyes for dark circles.  You need a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and skin care.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Manjula Jegasothy, MD · Answer

Generally, various fruit acid peels can be done every 1-2 weeks. If they are done more frequently than that, the skin will be in constant "recovery" mode, without ever getting the chance to actually improve. Under eye dark circles can be caused by a variety of factors, including vascular fragility and hyperpigmentation, along with hollowing of the area and loose skin from aging. Chemical peels should be done very carefully and cautiously by an expert in the delicate under eye skin, so as to avoid burns/scars. Please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

Chemical peels are generally not an effective treatment for dark circles around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is very sensitive and may be irritated by peeling agents. Dark circles are often vascular in nature. If this is the case, they may be treated with a vascular laser such as Vbeam.

Can chemical peels be done in under eyes to help remove dark circles?

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Answer: Removing dark circles under the eyes

Answer: Removing dark circles under the eyes

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Can chemical peels be done in under eyes to help remove dark circles?

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