Laser Treatment for Dark Circles
Lighten your under-eye area for a refreshed appearance
Dark circles beneath the eyes can make you appear old and tired. You may have tried all kinds of creams and treatments in hopes that lightening the skin beneath your eyes would eliminate your dark circles. Unfortunately, dark circles beneath the eyes aren’t caused by the color of the skin, but by blood vessels that become more visible as the skin thins with age. Through the use of the Fractional CO2 laser treatment for dark circles, you can reveal a more youthful and rested you!
What is Laser Treatment for Dark Circles?
Lasers improve the texture of the skin as a result of a “heat and heal” cycle. When laser beam energy heats the skin, the treated cells are damaged. The purpose of this damage is to induce the production of collagen during the skin’s recovery phase. Collagen will contribute to a healthier smoother skin surface.
Who is a Candidate for Laser Treatment for Dark Circles?
There are several reasons for dark circles beneath the eyes, including allergies, dermatitis, lack of sleep, and sun exposure. Individuals with darker skin are more likely to have irregularities in skin pigment, including the area beneath the eyes. As we age, our facial skin thins and, combined with a reduction of fat and elasticity in the skin, the blood vessels in that area become more visible.
How is Laser Treatment for Dark Circles Performed?
Lasers improve the texture of the skin as a result of a “heat and heal” cycle. When laser beam energy heats the skin, the treated cells are damaged. The purpose of this damage is to induce the production of collagen during the skin’s recovery phase. Collagen will contribute to a healthier smoother skin surface.
Board certified Boca Raton plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Berman performs various laser skin rejuvenation treatments for scar removal, melasma, and acne scars. In Dr. Berman’s experience, laser treatment with the Fractional CO2 laser is the best way to eliminate dark circles beneath the eyes.
After cleaning the area to be treated, an anesthetic cream is carefully applied to the skin beneath the eyes. Both you and Dr. Berman will wear special glasses to protect your eyes from the laser light.
Recovery and Results
Immediately after an IPL treatment in the under-eye area, you will have some swelling, which should dissipate within about a day. You may find it uncomfortable to wear your contact lenses during the first few days post-treatment. Applying ice packs for 10-15 minutes every hour can eliminate the mild discomfort that occurs with an IPL laser treatment in the tender eye skin.
As with all laser procedures, Dr. Berman may give you a prescription for anti-fungal medication, as well as an antibiotic as a preventative. Dr. Berman will also recommend post-laser topical skincare products to enhance your comfort and healing.
To meet with Dr. Berman for a review of your options, call us today at 561-417-0171 to schedule your private consultation, or complete our online consultation form.
Dr. Jonathan Ross Berman is a Boca Raton plastic surgeon who has been certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years of service experience specializing in Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Liposuction, and many other types of plastic surgery in Boca Raton, FL.
