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Natalya Borisovna Zhmurina Director, Chief Physician of “A Clinic” Dermatovenereologist, cosmetologist
Publication date: September 22, 2022
Review date: November 09, 2022
It is a common belief that dark shadows under the eyes are a sign of overwork and lack of sleep. And you just have to bring your lifestyle back to normal, everything will pass. In fact, this is just a common misconception. Dark circles can appear due to poor lifestyle, lack of sleep and overwork, but these are not the main reasons.
What causes such a cosmetic defect?
The skin around the eyes is very thin, sensitive and delicate. The collagen fibers in it are arranged in a mesh pattern, and this contributes to its increased extensibility. Due to facial activity, this area of the face is constantly in motion and is prone to swelling. Immediately under the skin there are blood vessels that are translucent due to the small thickness of the skin and the accumulation of blood in them with an insufficient amount of oxygen.
As a result, dark circles appear under the eyes. This effect is further enhanced by the fact that the eyes are located in the area of the orbital sockets and the manifestation of shadows intensifies.
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With age, when the body's metabolism slows down, the problem of dark circles becomes even worse. Blood can stagnate in the vessels, which can lead to a lack of oxygen. In addition, the skin loses collagen and elastin and becomes even thinner and more stretchy.
Why do circles appear under the eyes?
There can be many reasons: disruption of work and rest patterns, poor quality of sleep, stress, smoking and drinking alcohol. Also, the condition of the skin is affected by dietary habits: lack of vitamins C, K and B, dietary disorders (for example, excess salt intake).
The skin around the eyes is sensitive, thin, and pigmentation can be caused by excessive sun exposure.
Also, shadows and bruises under the eyes can signal some kind of disease (impaired functioning of the kidneys, heart, liver).
Indications for cosmetic procedures are:
- excessive dryness of the skin around the eyes.
- hyperpigmentation.
- close location of the vascular network.
- puffiness, bags and bruises under the eyes.
- deep tear groove.
Is it possible to determine their cause by the color of dark circles under the eyes?
Circles under the eyes, depending on the cause, have different shades - blue, brown, yellow, reddish.
If the circles have a bluish tint, this may indicate:
- Disorders of the digestive system;
- Impaired functioning of the heart and blood circulation;
- Fatigue;
- Sleep disturbances;
- Overwork due to working at the computer and frequent use of gadgets.
Yellowish circles indicate:
- An increase in the amount of bilirubin due to impaired functioning of the liver and gallbladder;
- Improper lifestyle, smoking, alcohol abuse;
- Unbalanced diet;
- Experienced stressful conditions.
A red tint indicates:
- Kidney disease (circles are associated with swelling);
- Allergic manifestations;
- Lack of exposure to fresh air;
- Sensitive skin;
- Experienced stressful conditions;
- Inflammatory processes in the eyes.
If the circles are brown, this may indicate:
- Severe fatigue;
- Unbalanced diet;
- Side effects of certain medications;
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Endocrine imbalance;
- Impaired functioning of the circulatory system, thick blood;
- Lack of vitamins and microelements.
It is important to note that the grayish-brown circles are most noticeable in the late afternoon. Regular overwork, chronic stress, general fatigue, and computer-related work provoke stagnation of blood in the capillaries. Excess adrenaline in it provokes vasoconstriction.
Options for solving the problem
You can get rid of dark circles under your eyes, the main thing is to correctly determine the cause. Sometimes it is enough to normalize sleep and nutrition. If the reason for the formation of circles under the eyes is different - for example, features of the anatomical structure, too active facial expressions, problematic skin - achievements in cosmetology will help.
Hardware methods
If you are no longer happy with the appearance of the skin around your eyes, the skin has sagged or become flabby, you may want to think about non-surgical blepharoplasty. This intervention involves remodeling the area around the eyes. A low-traumatic type of intervention is laser blepharoplasty. It allows you to make your eyes wide open and provides a lifting effect without long rehabilitation.
Laser peeling is another modern technique. Allows you to effectively fight wrinkles and sagging. Laser radiation, affecting the problem area, stimulates the growth of new cells, accelerates the production of collagen and elastin.
Injection methods
“Beauty injections” allow you to restore tone, get rid of wrinkles, and even out your skin. To get rid of circles around the eyes, injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid are used - they effectively moisturize and improve skin turgor.
Another method is mesotherapy. It involves the subcutaneous administration of special vitamin cocktails - they even out the color and improve the texture of the skin. reduce wrinkles, help cope with pigmentation.
A progressive method is peptide biorevitalization “Mezovarton”. The action of the drug activates the division of stem cells. This helps to renew tissues; thanks to the procedure, collagen begins to be intensively produced and hyaluronic acid is synthesized.
Peelings
Ultimate Eye Corrector peeling is a procedure that allows you to get rid of dead cells. The effect of acid is in fact a controlled burn. After the procedure, the upper part of the epidermis is rejected, gradually exfoliates, and the production of collagen and elastin is stimulated. As a result, the skin looks fresher, smoother and more youthful.
Medical cosmetics
We use professional cosmetics from the ZO Obagi brand to correct dark circles under the eyes. These are modern formulations for different skin types that allow you to achieve impressive results with regular use. The main feature of Obagi serums and masks is the plant extracts included in the composition. They have a tonic, brightening, and moisturizing effect.
To make an appointment for removal of dark circles under the eyes in Moscow, fill out the form on the website or call us. Experienced cosmetologists at the BL clinic will select the optimal method for your case and recommend home care that will help consolidate the effect.
Laser treatment of hematomas (bruises)
Hematomas appear in places of bruises and strong blows. They are formed after the rupture of blood vessels in soft tissues. In appearance, hematomas look like small swellings. These changes in the skin may be accompanied by the appearance of swelling and increased temperature at the site of impact. Bruises are the culprits of discomfort. They can have a wide variety of colors and stand out significantly on the human body.
Indications for laser treatment of hematomas
Typically, such bruises are neutralized when they are on open areas of the body and attract attention. It is recommended to remove hematomas if there is a large accumulation of blood inside the bruise.
Previously, such tumors were removed surgically using a scalpel. Now there is no need to organize these drastic methods; hematomas can be eliminated using a laser.
Causes of hematomas
The main cause of a bruise, as described above, is damage to soft tissue. If a person has an internal hematoma, this indicates the fact that he has a bruise in a certain area of the body. Such neoplasms appear as a result of pinching, stretching, squeezing, impact, etc.
There are a number of reasons when hematomas occur in a person even if there was no traumatic impact. This usually happens if the patient:
- Atherosclerosis.
- Leukemia.
- Hemorrhagic vasculitis.
- Mallory-Weiss syndrome.
- After taking medications such as aspirin and anticoagulants.
Hematomas can occur after surgery. The pathology is observed in people with poor blood clotting. Here the walls of the vessels are very fragile and have strong permeability, and there is high blood pressure.
Why should you contact our clinic?
The UltraLine aesthetic cosmetology clinic has modern high-tech laser equipment. Benefits of using it:
- Painless. During the procedure, the treated area is immediately cooled, so discomfort is minimized.
- Possibility of removing hematomas of almost any size.
- High efficiency indicators.
- The integrity of the skin will be preserved.
- After the procedure there will be no scars left.
The equipment is completely safe to use. During the session, hematomas will literally dissolve before our eyes. After the procedure is completed, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Doctor's recommendations
A few weeks before the session, as well as after it, you should not sunbathe or visit the solarium. The use of certain medications is prohibited; the entire list will be announced by the doctor at the UltraLine clinic. Also, you should not wipe the hematoma site with alcohol-containing liquids several days before and after the procedure.
Typically, the rehabilitation period after a session lasts no more than 2-3 weeks. The slight redness that occurs will disappear on its own. Sometimes after a session a crust or swelling may appear on the skin. To make them go away faster, you can treat them with Panthenol or Bepanten.
Contraindications
Removing hematomas with a laser is not recommended for the following reasons:
- Immune pathologies.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Acute infections.
It is also undesirable for pregnant women and during breastfeeding to use the device to remove hematomas. Laser equipment is contraindicated for people with diabetes in the decompensated stage.
The UltraLine Clinic provides services for getting rid of hematomas at an affordable price. Before starting the procedure, you should consult your doctor. The method for correcting hematomas is selected taking into account the size of the tumor, the condition of the epidermis and other indicators.
Laser resurfacing of the periorbital area
Laser eye resurfacing may be required regardless of age:
- For 20-25 years, the procedure is used to prevent the first signs of skin aging, as well as to eliminate puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
- 30-35 laser eye resurfacing is performed to combat signs of photoaging and remove fine wrinkles
- 40+ manipulation is carried out to eliminate existing signs of aging, lighten pigmentation and slow down and prevent the appearance of age-related changes.
Laser rejuvenation of the area around the eyes
The essence of the technique is the precisely targeted impact of the laser beam on certain areas. As a result, liquid evaporates in a given area. Collagen fibers stick together into tight spirals and fill the resulting spaces. In addition, skin cell regeneration processes are launched, blood microcirculation is improved, and lymph flow is stimulated.
As a result, laser resurfacing under the eyes allows you to:
- Get rid of puffiness and dark circles
- Smooth out wrinkles
- Tighten the skin, including in the area of the overhanging eyelid
- Make blood vessels under the eyes less noticeable
- Make skin more elastic
- Eliminate existing pigmentation
- Remove scars and stretch marks
- Achieve a noticeable lifting effect
Due to the fact that laser eyelid rejuvenation triggers regeneration processes, an improvement in skin quality is noticeable not only in the area around the eyes, but also in the entire upper third of the face.
