Dark Circle Treatment

Overview

Often our patients complain about the dark circles under their eyes, caused by either hollowing of tissue, or by bags of fat released with aging. These dark circles make people look tired, even when they’re not! Dark circles can be concealed by injecting filler, made of hyaluronic acid, that instantaneously hides the hollows or bags under the eyes. Usually painless and long-lasting, this treatment is an excellent adjunct to the Madonna Lift tightening of eyelid skin. It is also a great standalone treatment if there is no skin laxity. As an ophthalmologist and cosmetic specialist, Dr. Tantisira is uniquely qualified in Honolulu to do this precision technique around the eyes.

Procedure

This procedure is done very safely using a blunt cannula, which is a hollow tube with a hole on the end, through which the filler flows and fills up the hollows of the eyelid. After using a powerful numbing cream and additional local anesthetic, the procedure is virtually painless. A tiny hole is made in the center of an area below the lower eyelid after complete anesthesia is ensured. Then the cannula is passed through this hole and gently pushed wherever the filler is needed to resolve the hollows. Results are instantaneous! You can see your improved appearance immediately after the procedure. Bruising is rare, although some degree of swelling sometimes occurs. Undereye filler generally lasts at least one year and often much longer, depending on your metabolism.

Watch Dr. Tantisira do an undereye filler procedure on YouTube:
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Dark Circle Treatment

Dark circles are a common concern, characterized by pigmentation, puffiness, or hollowing under the eyes. These issues often make individuals appear tired, even when they are well-rested. At True Vision Center Hawaii, we understand the impact of dark circles on one’s appearance and self-confidence. As a trusted provider of advanced dark circle treatment options in Honolulu, we offer effective solutions tailored to your needs.

Patients frequently complain about dark circles caused by either hollowing of tissue or bags of fat released with aging. These dark circles can be effectively concealed by injecting filler, made of hyaluronic acid, which instantaneously hides the hollows or bags under the eyes.

Usually painless and long-lasting, this treatment is an excellent adjunct to the Madonna Lift tightening of eyelid skin. It is also a great standalone treatment if there is no skin laxity. As an ophthalmologist and cosmetic specialist, Dr. Tantisira is qualified in Honolulu to perform this technique around the eyes.

CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES

Dark circles around the eyes can result from a variety of factors, including genetic, lifestyle, and medical causes. Here is a detailed list:

1. Genetics: A major factor where dark circles can be inherited, making them more prevalent in certain families and ethnic groups with darker skin tones due to higher melanin production.
2. Lack of Sleep: Insufficient sleep is one of the most common causes, leading to paler skin that makes blood vessels and dark tissues more visible.
3. Aging: The natural aging process results in thinning skin, fat loss, and collagen loss, making blood vessels under the eyes more prominent and leading to dark circles.
4. Dehydration: When the body lacks adequate hydration, the skin under the eyes can appear dull and sunken, accentuating dark circles.
5. Allergies: Allergic reactions can cause inflammation, swelling, and rubbing or scratching the eyes, leading to dark circles.
6. Sun Exposure: Excessive sun exposure increases melanin production, resulting in pigmentation around the eyes.
7. Lifestyle Factors: Poor diet, excessive alcohol and tobacco use, and chronic stress can all contribute to the appearance of dark circles by affecting skin health and blood circulation.

PROCEDURE

This procedure is done very safely using a blunt cannula, a hollow tube with a hole on the end, through which the filler flows and fills up the hollows of the eyelid. After using a powerful numbing cream and additional local anesthetic, the procedure is virtually painless.

A tiny hole is made in the center of an area below the lower eyelid after complete anesthesia is ensured. Then the cannula is passed through this hole and gently pushed wherever the filler is needed to resolve the hollows.

Results are instantaneous! You can see your improved appearance immediately after the procedure. Bruising is rare, although some degree of swelling sometimes occurs. Undereye filler generally lasts at least one year and often much longer, depending on your metabolism.

Watch Dr. Tantisira do an undereye filler procedure on YouTube:

DARK CIRCLE TREATMENT COST

The cost for a dark circle treatment will depend on several factors. The number of sessions will influence the final price, as will the severity of the cosmetic issues being addressed.

DARK CIRCLE TREATMENT COST

The cost for a dark circle treatment will depend on several factors. The number of sessions will influence the final price, as will the severity of the cosmetic issues being addressed.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Please contact us today if you have any questions about dark circle treatment in Honolulu or would like to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tantisira. We will build the ideal treatment plan for you in order to help you achieve your goals.

Dr. Tantisira has over 30 years’ experience with delicate surgery and Botox injections. She now features a wide assortment of cosmetic procedures in her Honolulu office. Contact Dr. Tantisira to see how she can help you achieve your desired appearance.

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Dr. Tantisira has over 30 years’ experience with delicate surgery and Botox injections. She now features a wide assortment of cosmetic procedures in her Honolulu office. Contact Dr. Tantisira to see how she can help you achieve your desired appearance.