Fixing Dark Circles the Right Way: Causes & Targeted Treatments

Dark circles are not a one-size-fits-all concern. Different causes—pigmentation, blood vessels, volume loss, or skin texture—require different treatment approaches. This is why a single solution often delivers inconsistent results. Understanding the type of dark circles you have is the first step toward effective, long-lasting improvement.

Types of Dark Circles & How They Are Treated

1. Pigmentation-Related Dark Circles

Appearance: Brown or greyish discoloration under the eyes
Common causes: Genetics, sun exposure, long-term rubbing, post-inflammatory pigmentation

How treatment helps:
Collagen-based injectables can provide an immediate brightening effect while gradually improving pigmentation over time. As the collagen breaks down, peptides released help inhibit melanin production, leading to a more even under-eye tone.

Treatment synergy:
Can be enhanced with pico laser to target excess pigmentation on the skin surface.

2. Vascular Dark Circles

Appearance: Blue, purple, or reddish hues
Common causes: Thin under-eye skin, visible blood vessels, poor circulation, ageing

How treatment helps:
Collagen support improves skin thickness and resilience, reducing the visibility of underlying blood vessels and softening dark tones.

3. Structural or Hollowing Dark Circles

Appearance: Shadowy grooves or sunken tear troughs
Common causes: Volume loss, facial anatomy changes, ageing

How treatment helps:
Immediate volume restoration fills hollows under the eyes, reducing shadowing and creating a smoother, more rested appearance.

4. Texture & Crepey Under-Eye Skin

Appearance: Fine lines, thin or crinkled skin that exaggerates darkness
Common causes: Collagen loss, skin thinning, ageing

How treatment helps:
Biostimulatory collagen injections activate fibroblasts to promote new collagen and elastin formation. Over time, this strengthens and thickens delicate under-eye skin, improving firmness and overall texture.

Best combined with:
Energy-based treatments such as HIFU, Oligio, or Sylfirm X for enhanced tightening and skin quality.

Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters

Each type of dark circle responds differently to treatment. A personalised assessment ensures the right combination of injectables, lasers, or energy-based devices is used—maximising results while avoiding overtreatment.

Struggling with dark circles that never seem to improve? Book a professional consultation to identify the root cause and receive a personalised treatment plan for brighter, healthier-looking under-eyes.