I'm a 23 year old female and I have blue dark circles under my eyes no matter how much sleep I get. I constantly look tired and it's taking a toll on my self-esteem. I've tried pretty much all types of eye creams which have had no effect whatsoever on my dark circles... At this point I'd like to know which options would be suitable for me ? Is carboxytherapy a good intervention for my type of dark circles ? Fillers? Thank you in advance
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From your photos, it does not seems as though a blepharoplasty would be the answer. You do have significant hollows under your eyes, which is caused by a lack of volume. In someone your age, the best way to treat this concern is most likely with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers such as Restylane....
The debate you are having is a classic one for undereye hollows. Fat injections are certainly easier with less risk but no one knows how much would really stay. Often a second round of fat injections may be needed. It is very positive that you have had a positive result from filler injections...
Although your photos are helpful and exam by a board certified specialist with extensive experience in eyelid surgery is needed for the best opinion. Fillers and Fat transfer (long lasting) are excellent for most with tear trough depressions, so much so that they are now used far more often than...