Nobody enjoys the sight of dark circles under their eyes. It can cause a rapidly aging appearance. It might indicate that you are stressed or tired. You might even get questions about your health. All of these overwhelming factors are probably making you wonder, why do dark circles develop in the first place? Are you struggling with a health issue? Or do you simply need a cosmetic rejuvenation?
Why Do Dark Circles Develop?
Many types of dark circle treatment options are available at the office of Dr. McCracken. Today, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will offer some enlightening information about why you might be getting those dark circles under the eyes, and what treatments will work to reduce their appearance.
What Are Dark Circles?
Dark circles appear under the eyes, affecting the lower eyelid area. They usually form because of enlarged blood vessels or broken capillaries beneath the skin. Since your eyelids are thin and nearly translucent, you can easily see the blood vessels underneath.
This causes your skin to look darker than normal, resulting in unsavory blemishes. You might also develop dark circles because you have puffy lower eyelids. Puffy eyelid skin can swell and cast a shadow underneath, making your eyelids appear darker.
Dark circle symptoms can look like:
- Shadowy areas under the eyes
- Drooping or puffy lower eyelids
- Sunken or sickly eyes
- Dehydrated skin
- Dark blotches that make you look aged
By understanding where dark circles come from, you can better fine-tune your treatment experience. Dr. McCracken will work with you to create a personalized plan that will quickly reduce your dark circles and set you on the path to better skin health.
Causes of Dark Circles
Dark circles can develop for any number of reasons. Some people are born with a genetic propensity towards dark circles, while others may only develop them later in life. Here are a few of the most common contributing factors:
Fatigue
Exhausting takes a negative toll on your body. You may find it increasingly difficult to go about your day without feeling worn out. Lack of sleep and poor sleep habits will cause your entire body to shut down as it is not receiving enough energy to be fully alert. Fatigue first shows up under your eyes as your lower lids lose the proper oxygen and blood flow. Your body will only deteriorate further if you do not seek treatment right away.
Stress
Just like fatigue, stress is incredibly dangerous to your health. Everyone goes through stressful situations now and then, but if you are overwhelmed by everything happening in your life, it is time to take a step back. Your health depends on it. Your body reacts to stress in a number of ways, and you might develop dark circles as a result of skin dryness or dehydration.
Genetics
It can be frustrating to deal with dark circles without having any sort of stress or fatigue. If you are in great health and you have no other medical issues, you might be wondering where your dark circles are coming from. If you are somewhat young, then you might be dealing with an inherited trait. You can have a great bill of health, but dark circles will still appear. There are treatments available to reduce genetic dark circles, though recovery may look different from those who want a purely cosmetic solution.
Aging
Probably the most well-known reason for developing dark circles is simply that you are growing older. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and its sheen. It also loses the ability to produce collagen, which is a vital protein that keeps skin hydrated. Your skin becomes dry, loose, and even pigmented as time goes on.
Treatments with Dr. McCracken specifically address the signs of aging and provide a way to slow down the process of getting older. You can feel young and refreshed again with one of our lower eyelid procedures.
Discover Lower Blepharoplasty Today
Visit your trusted cosmetic surgeon in Denver to explore personal options that address your most pressing needs. Dark circles can come about for any reason, so it is understandable that you may not know exactly what caused them. We will work with you to figure out if stress, aging, or genetics are playing a part in your symptoms.
Lower eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is designed to repair damaged eyelid skin. We will work with your lower lids to reduce puffiness and strengthen the muscles underneath. Our treatments can also stimulate collagen production, helping your skin feel young again too.
Want to take the next step towards reducing your dark circles? You can look and feel better with one of our Denver treatments. We provide both surgical and non-surgical treatments to address under-eye circles and other issues with the eyelids.
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