UNDER EYE CONCERNS
UNDERSTANDING UNDER EYE SKIN CONCERNS: CAUSES, IMPACT, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
The Rejuvena Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, Bedford
The delicate skin under our eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of aging, fatigue, and stress. A range of under eye concerns can develop over time, including dark circles, hollowness, under eye bags due to fat herniation, wrinkles, and saggy skin. These issues are often interconnected and can have a significant psychological, cosmetic, and even physical impact. Fortunately, a variety of advanced treatments can help rejuvenate this sensitive area.
COMMON UNDER EYE CONCERNS AND THEIR CAUSES
UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES
These appear as a result of various factors:
Genetics: Some individuals are predisposed to hyperpigmentation or visible capillaries under the eyes.
Thin skin: Thinning with age makes blood vessels more visible.
Lack of sleep or stress: Leads to poor circulation and pooling of blood.
Allergies or rubbing: Can cause inflammation and pigmentation.
HOLLOWNESS / (TEAR TROUGH DEFORMITY)
This occurs when volume is lost in the under eye area:
Aging: Natural loss of fat and collagen.
Genetics: Some people naturally have deeper tear troughs.
Weight loss: Can make the hollows more prominent.
UNDER EYE FAT HERNIATION (EYE BAGS)
This results in puffiness and swelling under the eyes:
Fat protrusion: Orbital fat pushes forward due to weakening of the orbital septum.
Fluid retention: May worsen puffiness, especially in the morning or with certain diets.
LINES & WRINKLES
Fine lines or deeper wrinkles develop due to:
Repeated muscle movement:
Smiling or squinting contributes to crow’s feet.
Collagen breakdown: Accelerated by sun exposure and aging.
Dryness: Dehydrated skin is more prone to wrinkling.
SAGGY SKIN
Loss of elasticity and skin firmness is caused by:
- Decreased collagen and elastin production.
- Age-related skin thinning.
- Sun damage and environmental stressors.
PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND COSMETIC IMPACT
Under eye concerns can deeply affect self-esteem and confidence. Many individuals feel they appear constantly tired, sad, or older than they actually are. In social and professional situations, this can lead to feelings of self-consciousness or anxiety. While the physical effects are often mild, in severe cases (like prominent herniated fat pads), there may be a feeling of heaviness or visual disturbance.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR UNDER EYE CONCERNS
At Rejuvena Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, we offer a range of advanced treatments
to help reduce and improve your under eyes skin concerns.
Chemical
Peels
Microneedling /
Morpheus 8 burst RFM
Cool Laser
Skin Care
Skin
Injections
Dermal
Fillers
CHEMICAL PEELS
Gentle chemical peels designed specifically for undereye skin
concerns can brighten pigmentation and help with fine lines & wrinkles.
Best for: Dark circles due to hyperpigmentation, uneven texture.
MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling involves using fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
Benefits: Improves skin texture, and fine lines
RF MICRONEEDLING / MORPHEUS 8 BURST
A combination of microneedling and radio-frequency energy tightens skin and boosts collagen.
Best for: Saggy skin, wrinkles, and mild eye bags.
COOL LASER / ERB:YAG SKIN RESURFACING
The Erbium: YAG laser is a precise skin resurfacing treatment that targets the outer layers of the skin to stimulate collagen there by reducing lines & wrinkles, and resurfaces the skin and improves pigmentation.
Best for: Wrinkles, dark circles, and overall texture.
MEDICAL GRADE SKIN CARE
Topical treatments with ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, peptides, and caffeine can improve:
- Dark circles (by improving pigmentation and circulation)
- Fine lines (by boosting collagen and hydration)
SKIN INJECTABLES
Polynucleotides
Derived from DNA fragments, these biostimulators rejuvenate tissue by improving skin elasticity and hydration.
Best for: Fine lines, thin and crepey under eye skin.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Uses the patient’s own blood components to stimulate healing and collagen production.
Best for: Dark circles, wrinkles, and skin texture improvement.
Skin Boosters
Microinjections of hyaluronic acid and other combinations of rejuvenating
peptides / amino acid, vitamins can help to plump and hydrate skin.
Best for: Fine lines, dullness, and
dehydrated skin.
TEAR TROUGH FILLER
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are used to replace volume loss in the tear trough area.
Best for: Hollowness, dark shadows due to volume loss.
CONCLUSION
Under eye concerns are common but can be distressing. Thankfully, advancements in aesthetic medicine offer effective and minimally invasive solutions to restore a fresher, more youthful appearance. Whether it’s dark circles, puffiness, or fine lines, a personalised treatment plan can help you look more rested and feel more confident.
It’s important to have a thorough assessment by a trained aesthetic doctor, as under eye concerns often have multiple contributing factors. A combination approach is often most effective—for instance, using tear trough filler to restore volume, along with PRP for skin quality and laser for pigmentation.
Schedule your treatment at The Rejuvena Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, Bedford today and take the first step towards beautiful, revitalised skin.
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