How Can Dark Circles under the Eyes Be Treated?

Many individuals in their 20s and 30s express concerns about dark circles during consultations with plastic surgeons.

What causes dark circles and how can they be treated? 

Treatment for dark circles varies depending on the underlying cause. If an individual simply has excess under-eye fat tissues, the protruding fat under eyes can be improved to some extent with lower eyelid fat removal surgery. 

Lower eyelid fat removal surgery involves creating an incision in the conjunctiva behind the lower eyelid margin using laser. Since the incision is not made on the skin, there is not a visible scar. The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures, thus no post-operative treatment is required. 

On the other hand, for those who have not only excess fat under the eyes but also hollow tear troughs, combining lower eyelid fat removal with under-eye fat repositioning surgery is an effective solution. While removing lower eyelid fat tissues, some of them is transferred to the sunken area, flattening this area. 

In conclusion, addressing dark circles under the eyes involves employing various methods tailored to the specific eye condition.