The eyes are called the mirror of the soul, so it is not surprising that many people first of all pay attention to them. Circles forming under the eyes cause women many problems and worries. They try to disguise the flaw with the help of correctors and foundations. But this way cannot solve the problem. You can only hide it, and only temporarily. In order to radically eliminate the defect, it is necessary to first determine the cause, conduct a diagnosis and, only based on the results obtained, select treatment methods.
Diseases
Not always, swelling and bruising under the eyes are a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle. Often, the reason is the presence of certain diseases:
- Allergies. Accompanied by lacrimation, sneezing, redness of the eyes, difficulty breathing and coughing;
- Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis and sinusitis). They occur with painful sensations localized in the forehead and under the eyes, as well as copious discharge from the nose;
- Kidney diseases. When they occur, fluid retention occurs in the body, which causes not only swelling of the eyes, but also lower back pain and headaches;
- Diseases of the thyroid gland. Due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland, hormonal imbalance occurs - general weakness increases, body weight increases, the menstrual cycle changes, edema occurs;
- Heart failure. It is accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue. Swelling and bruising under the eyes, almost invisible in the morning, appear in the late afternoon;
- Skin diseases - eczema and dermatitis.
Diagnostics
To exclude diseases of internal organs, you should undergo comprehensive instrumental and laboratory diagnostics, including:
- general and biochemical blood test;
- hormone tests:
- thyroid gland (thyroid-stimulating hormone, free T4);
- produced by the adrenal glands (adrenocorticotropic hormone, cortisol);
- sexual (progesterone, estrogen);
- organs located in the abdominal region;
It is also necessary to consult with different specialists:
- endocrinologist;
- gynecologist;
- urologist;
- ophthalmologist;
- otolaryngologist;
- gastroenterologist;
- cardiologist;
- allergist.
How to get rid of dark spots under the eyes
You can cure black spots under the eyes in the following ways:
- Drug treatment
. Indicated in cases where a woman is diagnosed with a disease. Having cured the main ailment with the help of medications, the chance to overcome the “bruises” is very high. - General strengthening of the body
. These include: quality sleep, walks in the fresh air, lack of stress and bad habits, exercise, and so on. All these measures will not only greatly improve your appearance, but also significantly improve your health. - Local influencing methods
. Used in various beauty salons. To completely remove stains, procedures are carried out to tone the vessels (biorevitalization, mesotherapy, lipofilling and others). Professional makeup will also help disguise skin imperfections. - Use of cosmetics
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If you cannot remove the “bruises” for some reason, they can be disguised with the help of cosmetics
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Foundation will be a good helper. Concealers and BB creams
also do a good job of concealing. These products fill wrinkles around the eyes well, even out skin color, and also moisturize and nourish it.
Vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the skin. This should be taken into account when choosing a face cream (the vitamin should be included in its composition).
How can I remove circles and how long does the effect last?
Each patient is unique - some will benefit from filler injections, others will need to undergo depigmentation. Therefore, it is very important to have a live consultation with a cosmetologist!
Methods of aesthetic cosmetology are varied and are aimed at:
- leveling skin texture, replenishing lost fat packets (main method)
- reduction of possible skin pigmentation (in case of pigmentation)
- increased microcirculation in the periorbital zone (general improvement of condition and prevention of circles).
⚡ I want to clean up the circles at home!
Those who know the mechanisms of formation of these formations understand that massaging thinned subcutaneous fat with spoons is stupid. As well as applying all kinds of compresses in the hope of discoloring dark circles - this color comes from either pigment or blood vessels with muscles.
The only working method is professional (!!!) patches. We talk about them in a separate article.
⚡ I want my fat back!
Is it possible to return the fat that has disappeared from under the eyes to its place?
Of course, if you start to get fat. But the problem with our body is that fat is not primarily deposited in the orbital region. Therefore, when you get the necessary fat layer to hide your dark circles, you will already have a double chin and drooping sides.
A universal solution that helps most patients.
The most common effective way to solve the problem of circles around the eyes is contouring - injections of fillers containing hyaluronic acid .
The essence of the procedure is to visually smooth out all the unevenness of the skin under the eyes; lead to saturate the tissues with the drug to compensate for the deficiency of the fat layer under the skin.
It is important how exactly the doctor performs the procedure . To ensure that after the procedure the patient does not leave with bruises from injections under the eyes, the drug should be administered with a safe cannula through the zygomatic puncture (see possible problems with incorrect injection technique, 8 photos)!
The choice of drug is also important so that you do not experience swelling several months after the procedure.
Examples of correction using fillers:
Read more about this method of correcting dark circles under the eyes in our separate article.
The cost of injection correction is from 19,000 rubles (depending on the volume and manufacturer of the drug). Typically, 1-2 ml of the drug is needed to correct circles and nasolacrimal grooves.
The procedure takes 15-20 minutes.
Anesthesia is not needed, since we work with a cannula, it does not hurt!
Preventive actions
To prevent the formation of dark circles under the eyes, it is recommended:
- adhere to a regime of wakefulness and rest;
- eat a balanced diet;
- maintain water regime;
- take vitamin and mineral supplements;
- to refuse from bad habits;
- do eye exercises;
- avoid direct sunlight to reduce insolation;
- use high-quality perfumes and cosmetics;
- walk in the fresh air more often;
- avoid stressful situations.
Other methods of dealing with bruises
Another effective method of cleansing the space around the eyes is the use of folk remedies.
| Main active ingredient | Mode of application | Time of action |
| Sauerkraut | Grind on a grater (in a food processor, blender). Apply to face. | 15 minutes (remove with a napkin, wash with cool water). |
| Cherry | Crush a few ripe cherries on your face | 15 minutes (after use, rinse with cool water). |
| Cottage cheese | Apply under eyes. Has an almost immediate effect | 15 minutes |
| Parsley and cucumber | The components are crushed and mixed in equal proportions | Apply on eyelids for 15 minutes. |
Do not forget that the body is capable of responding with an allergy to the use of one or another component. Therefore, you should use certain treatment methods with caution.
Folk remedies bring results only when used systematically. The course of procedures should last about two months.
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Let's take a look at the anatomical structure of the eye area.
To understand the reason for the formation of circles, you need to imagine the structure of this area. Let's remember our school anatomy lessons.
Under the skin there is fat hidden - the so-called “fat packets of the face”. Below them are the orbicularis oculi muscles: they are responsible for squinting, squinting, blinking and other facial expressions.
Let's pay attention to the orbit of the eye and remember how many blood vessels and capillaries there are in this area.
It is very important to understand that blood vessels and muscle tissue are rather “dark” formations that are not very visible “on the face” only thanks to the skin and subcutaneous fat that cover these structures. Thus, skin and fat are the main concealers of dark circles under the eyes.
Thinning of the fat layer
The most common cause of dark circles. The skin of the lower eyelids is separated from the orbicularis oculi muscle and blood vessels by a thin layer of superficial fat.
With age, the superficial fat becomes thinner, “goes away,” and even through the thickest skin the orbicularis oculi muscle and blood vessels begin to show through. The muscle is dark red, the vessels are blue-scarlet.
The color of the circles depends on what is more visible - the blood vessels or the muscle. The color of dark circles has no connection with the kidneys, liver and other organs.
It happens that there is very little subcutaneous fat - this is a genetic feature. Then dark circles and semicircles can be seen from childhood.
Thin skin
The skin of the lower eyelids is the thinnest on the entire body. There is a thin layer of fat under the skin, but if there is little fat and the skin is thin, then the same vessels and muscles can be seen through the light. If your blood vessels are located close to the skin , and your skin is light, then it can show through even if there is fat!
Deep-set eyes
The lower eyelid is spatially located in the projection of the orbit of the skull. Anatomically deep-set eyes visually create a “retraction” of the skin relief in the area of the lower eyelid; when illuminated, a shadow part is formed in this area, which visually creates the effect of a dark circle.
To better understand this point, let's look at a visualization of another deficiency - the nasolacrimal trough depending on lighting.
Any age-related problem - be it a wrinkle, a bag, a hernia or bad skin - is noticeable thanks to only one thing: incident and reflected light.
The main essence of anti-aging aesthetic corrections is working with the distribution of light and shadow on our face. Any furrow, fold or bag is a play of light. Look at the illustrations to see how the visual appearance of the nasolacrimal trough varies depending on the direction of the lighting.
We all understand that both daytime natural and artificial light falls mainly on our face from above. It is this direction of lighting that most clearly emphasizes all the irregularities on the face!
It’s the same with deep-set eyes - the darkness of the lower eyelid depends to a greater extent on the lighting.
Dark circles from pigmented skin
Acquired and congenital pigment is the cause of the formation of dark circles in a normal anatomical structure. The peoples of the Caucasus region have a genetic predisposition to pigmented skin of the lower and upper eyelids.
Pigmentation can appear with age; usually such dark circles do not have a clear border at the bottom.
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