Many men and women have unsightly under eye circles. In some cases, dark, puffy eyes are the result of lack of sleep, dehydration, or a vitamin or iron deficiency. For others, they are genetically predisposed to under eye circles or the condition get worse with age. But no matter what the cause of dark under eye circles are, many people would like to find a way to minimize their appearance. Fortunately, there are various treatments available for the condition. However, the type of treatment depends on the cause. 

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is often performed on patients in their 40s and 50s that have begun to notice excess skin accumulating on the skin. During the procedure, the surgeon creates an incision in the lower lid, and lifts up and tightens lax skin.

Fat Injections of Dermal Fillers

When patients lose fat in the eye area, it can result in a skeletal appearance and eyes that look sunken in. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists can remove fat from one area of your body via liposuction, then transfer the harvested fat into the eye area to reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles. They can also inject a dermal filler such as Restylane into the area under the eyes.

Laser Treatments

Laser treatments are designed to reduce the hyperpigmentation around the eyes that can result in a darkened appearance.

Skin Care Products

Skin care products can also improve the appearance of dark under eye circles. The trick is to be aware of the specific condition that you need to treat. For example, if the blood vessels beneath your skin are making the area around your eyes look darker, you should try an eye cream with a skin thickening agent. If you have hyperpigmentation around the eyes, you can use a product with hydroquinone. Talk to your primary care physician or a dermatologist to find out what is causing your dark under eye circles, and what treatment options are available for your condition.