For most people, having puffy eyes usually results in accumulated fluid in the cheeks, often due to one’s sleep position or diet. These can easily be corrected, however.
Dark circles, meanwhile, are a byproduct of inconsistent sleeping schedules or a lack of sleep in general. They can also become more evident if you are a smoker.
In other cases, puffy eyes and dark circles are just typical signs of aging that show up following long-term sun exposure or genetics. Bags and sagging skin form around the eye due to weakening skin over time.
It doesn’t help that the weakest skin in the body is that which is found around the eye, so as we age, naturally occurring blood vessels become visible and increase that shadowy, dark look under the eyes.
There’s no need to fret if your eyes fit the above description and natural methods have failed, as a variety of cosmetic procedures are out there that can help get rid of your unwanted puffiness and under-eye circles.
Intense Pulsed Light for Dark Circles
Intense Pulsed Light, also known as an IPL treatment, is a great way to get rid of dark circles caused by skin pigmentation. These dark circles are not efficiently combated with over-the-counter products alone.
IPL involves concentrated light energy being pointed at the darkened areas under the eye. The light simply removes the dark pigmentation from the region, giving you a more balanced skin tone. It may sound risky, but it’s not. This is an entirely safe procedure for the ocular area.
Chemical Peels
During this minimally invasive procedure, your surgeon will apply a chemical solution on the surface of your skin to offset the appearance of imperfections around the eye.
These peels will remove the upper layer of imperfect skin to reveal the younger, smoother skin underneath. Your surgeon will recommend the best peel to address your cosmetic needs.
Dermal Fillers for Under-eye Circles
Weight-loss, as great as it can be, also can uncover signs of aging, as we naturally lose fat in our face and eyes as we grow older. This frail and thin appearance can make the eyes look like they’ve sunken, producing shadows around the socket that give a dark look.
To combat this trend, patients can get a dermal filler, which is an injection to the eye socket that increases its volume. Sometimes, the selected substance is your own fat extracted from another area of the body.
This procedure is beneficial for giving your eyes the color and shape you really want.
Eyelid Surgery
A somewhat invasive type of procedure called a blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery can help get rid of the unwanted sagging skin on the upper and lower eyelids. It efficiently removes excess tissue and is excellent for removing fat or fluid that has accumulated.
This is generally the most efficient cosmetic procedure for the eye. An eyelid procedure will help you overcome signs of aging, such as the weakening of your skin and muscles on your upper cheek. Furthermore, this procedure has a rather quick recovery time, allowing you to get back into your routine with much ease.