Dark eye circles can make a person look older, tired, sick, depressed or just plain unappealing. In many cases, they are caused by the same mechanism as getting bruised – oxidizing haemoglobin.
Tiny blood vessels can be seen through the delicate skin around the eyes. Weak blood vessels can break, leaking red blood cells. Through a natural cleaning process, the enzymes in your body break down the red blood cells, leaving remaining components that are dark blue-black in colour –just like a bruise. The combination of capillaries near the skin's surface and translucent skin around the eyes makes this discoloration much more apparent.
Heredity factors, sun-induced melanin production, pale skin due to lack of sleep and fatigue,and aging are factors that can worsen dark eye circles. Hyper-pigmentation, which is higher melanin production around the eyes than normal, is also another cause.
Let us help. Our therapies work to treat and lighten dark circles, refreshing your appearance. Our recommended KO Special Skincare programmes include the use of potent topical eye creams combined with our advanced laser technologies like Revlite, Medlite and Mesotherapy.
Click below for answers to commonly asked questions in this area of our expertise.
How do lasers lighten dark eye circles?
Lasers such as Medlite and Revlite effectively target dark concentrations of melanin to eliminate them. The effects are swift, giving a bright-eyed appearance immediately after treatment – though 3 – 6 sessions will yield the best results. There is no downtime required.
How is Mesotherapy applied to remove dark eye circles?
Tiny homeopathic micro injections with specific medicinal properties to target eye brightening are placed in the fat cells that can sit under the eye. The fat is then dissolved and removed naturally by your body, leaving you looking refreshed with minimal discomfort.
How do I get started?
Our experts will be happy to discuss your options with you. Please feel free to make an appointment or call us at 1800 22 3322 for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.
