What Is Dark Circles?

Dark circles under the eyes have multiple causes — vascular (visible blood vessels), pigmentation (melanin or post-inflammatory), structural (tear-trough hollowing and shadowing) or a combination. Correctly identifying the type is essential for effective treatment.

At Med Yu Med Dubai, our physicians use dermal fillers for tear-trough correction, PicoSure laser for pigmentation, PRP for skin regeneration, and topical brightening protocols, tailored to each patient’s specific dark-circle aetiology.

Common Causes

• Tear-trough volume loss creating shadowing (structural dark circles) — most common in adults
• Vascular dark circles — dilated capillaries and venous pooling visible through thin eyelid skin
• Pigmentation — periorbital hyperpigmentation, common in darker skin tones
• Fatigue, dehydration and screen time — accentuate all types
• Allergies causing chronic rubbing and pigmentation (allergic shiners)
• Genetics and skin thickness

Treatment Options at Med Yu Med

• Tear-trough filler (hyaluronic acid) — restores lost volume and eliminates shadow casting
• PicoSure laser — targets periorbital pigmentation safely
• PRP eye treatment — regenerates thin under-eye skin and reduces discolouration
• Skin boosters — deep hydration for crepey, thin under-eye skin
• Topical prescription brighteners — arbutin, vitamin C, tranexamic acid, retinol
• Chemical peels (gentle) — Jessner or lactic acid for periorbital pigmentation

What Results Can You Expect?

Tear-trough filler produces immediate structural improvement lasting 12–18 months.

Pigmentation-type dark circles improve 50–70% after 3–4 laser or chemical peel sessions.

• Significantly brighter, more rested eye appearance
• Reduced shadowing and hollow appearance
• Smoother, more hydrated under-eye skin