Shades of gray, brown, sometimes lighter, or darker, are some of the tones that under-eye circles can take, often associated with signs of physical fatigue. Specialists also note that they can be hereditary or caused by an excess of melanin or vascular issues leading to blood vessel congestion.
Under-eye circles represent a skin condition where capillaries are dilated, giving the skin a sad, tired, and even sick appearance. Causes can range from genetic factors, food allergies, thyroid problems, to vitamin deficiencies. They may also be hereditary or result from aging, typically appearing after the age of 40 when the skin begins to age and weaken, especially around the eyes.
Under-eye circles affect both men and women but are more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones, extremely thin individuals, the elderly, and certain ethnicities like Asians. Studies have also shown a specific familial clinical form that often begins during childhood and adolescence on the lower eyelids, developing over the years to affect the entire periorbital area.
A rising trend in aesthetic clinics is the use of tattoos to cover imperfections, mimicking skin color. This technique is also employed to camouflage under-eye circles, where the tattoo artist blends various pigments to replicate the skin tone and applies it to the under-eye area, acting as a kind of permanent concealer.
The goal of under-eye circle camouflage is to minimize the contrast between the discoloration of the circles and the rest of the facial skin. The treatment involves tattooing, using specialized needles and a different pigment application technique.
This procedure not only saves women the time spent on daily makeup application but also the money invested in makeup products to correct the affected area. Under-eye circle camouflage has gained popularity among those dealing with dark shadows under their eyes. It is an effective and safe treatment performed by specialist Grether Navarro Rodríguez at My Cosmetic Surgery, known for her extensive experience in the procedure.
