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Which would be best to treat dark under eye circles and thin skin, a Filler or Cool Laser Treatment? (photos)

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2bBellaJun 23, 2014

I'm in my late 20's and I always get asked if I was crying or if I'm tired. I have deep dark reddish/purple circles underneath my eyes. I try to get sleep (two babies not easy to do) and wear mascara almost daily. I don't smoke/drink or party all night. I want to treat them and know how to prevent them from returning in the future.

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