Dark Circles Under the Eyes

If dark circles under your eyes are causing a somewhat tired appearance, Dr. Chiang and the team at Integrated Aesthetics can help.

Relieving Your Tired Look

Darkness around the eyes can make you look tired, and it is a common cause of concern. There is no one-size-fits-all answer because there are many reasons for dark circles. Darkness can be caused by vascularity, genetic pigmentation, postinflammatory pigmentation, or a dermatological condition, shadowing from skin laxity or volume loss, or a combination of factors.

As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Chiang will start by evaluating the cause of the darkness so that she can create a treatment plan that will make you look and feel better. Treatments will vary depending on the cause and severity. For pigmentation and post-inflammatory pigmentation (where the original cause of pigmentation has been addressed), treatment options include sun protection, bleaching agents, and chemical peels.

Ready to learn more? Reach out to Dr. Melissa Chiang and her passionate dermatological team at our Spring, TX location and speak with a member of our team to set up your consultation today.

Undereye Consultation Fee

The initial consultation fee is $175, and can be applied to the cost of your undereye treatment procedure. Reach out to us at our Spring, TX location and set up your consultation today.

New dermatology patients

Consultation for a single issue: $225.
Consultation for multiple issues: $275.

Current dermatology patients

Consultation for a single issue: $175.
Consultation for multiple issues: $200.

The Causes of Dark Circles

Vascularity

The eyelid skin is very thin. If the skin is pale, the vasculature sitting less than a millimeter under the skin can show through, giving the skin a pink, blue, or purplish tone.

Pigmentation

In darker skin types, especially people of South Asian descent, the eyelid skin can be darker due to excess melanin.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Pigmentation can also accumulate due to inflammation of the eyelid skin from various dermatologic conditions, including allergy and contact dermatitis.

A Combination of Factors

A patient may exhibit several of the above reasons for dark circles around the eyes.

Preventing Dark Circles

Vigorously protecting your skin from the sun will help to lessen some causes of dark circles, including post-inflammatory pigmentation, shadowing from volume loss, and increasing vascularity due to thinning skin. When you visit us to address your dark circles, we’ll educate you on the various methods by which you can protect your skin and enjoy a youthful look.

Treating the Issue Effectively

The treatment options that Dr. Chiang suggests will vary depending on the cause and severity. We pride ourselves on working closely with each of our patients, as we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to issues like dark circles under the eyes.

For pigmentation and post-inflammatory pigmentation (where the original cause of pigmentation has been addressed), treatment options include sun protection, bleaching agents, and chemical peels. If the cause is due to shadowing, modalities that address volume deficiency are more effective.

Here at Integrated Aesthetics, we’re excited to offer more than 60 surgical and non-surgical treatment options. We’ll help you explore the various choices that are available to you, educating you on the various ways we can address your issues and restore your ideal look.

Discover Our Integrated Approach

Our team of dermatological experts is led by Dr. Melissa Chiang, a board-certified and Yale-educated dermatologist with years of experience in the cosmetics industry. She’ll work closely with you to help you craft a bespoke treatment plan that sees you resolving the presence of dark circles under your eyes, so you can show off a more alert and inviting look. To get started, reach out to us at our Spring, TX location and speak with a member of our team to set up your consultation today.