Dark Circles
Brighten under-eye shadows, fill hollow tear troughs, and refresh tired-looking eyes.
Concerns are simply starting points for conversation. This page is designed to inform, not to diagnose. Every individual presentation is unique.
Understanding Under-Eye Darkness & Hollows.
The skin under your eyes is the thinnest on your entire body—just half a millimeter thick. Because this skin is so delicate and translucent, the blood vessels, natural shadows, and pigment underneath show through very easily.
Dark circles usually come from three main causes: true skin pigmentation (excess melanin), blood pooling under thin skin, or hollow tear troughs (loss of natural fat under the eyes that creates a dark shadow). At 22 Luna, we first determine the exact reason for your dark circles, then combine gentle under-eye fillers, brightening micro-infusions, and collagen boosters to refresh your eyes so you look awake, radiant, and well-rested.
Experienced by over 60% of adults, often worsened by screen time, lack of sleep, and natural genetics.
Signs you may notice.
What people often experience when navigating this concern.
Possible causes.
Concerns typically stem from a combination of internal and external factors.
Hollow Tear Troughs (Volume Loss)
Natural loss of fat and bone support under the eye creates a sunken groove that casts a dark shadow.
Natural Skin Pigmentation
Extra melanin in the thin under-eye skin, which is very common in South Asian families.
Sluggish Circulation & Thin Skin
Deoxygenated blood pooling in tiny under-eye capillaries shows as a purple or blue tint.
Screen Strain & Lack of Sleep
Prolonged mobile and computer screen time, eye rubbing, and poor sleep dilate blood vessels.
When should you seek advice?
Consultation is not about emergency; it is about replacing guesswork with an unhurried medical perspective.
Possible treatment options.
These procedures represent clinical pathways often recommended for this concern. During your consultation, we evaluate which single option or combined protocol is most appropriate for your skin biology.
Dermal Fillers
Smooth, lightweight hyaluronic acid placed gently into the under-eye hollow to erase shadows and restore smooth contours instantly.
Mesotherapy
Micro-infusions of peptides, polynucleotides, and hyaluronic acid to thicken thin under-eye skin and lighten pigment.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Your own natural growth factors stimulate fresh collagen, boost blood circulation, and firm delicate eye skin.
Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle clinical facial drainage to reduce fluid retention and clear morning eye puffiness.
Prevention & daily care.
Simple, effective habits that support barrier resilience and maintain clinical progress.
Get 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluid buildup
Wear 100% UV-blocking sunglasses when outside to prevent squinting and sun pigment
Avoid vigorously rubbing your eyes when tired or removing eye makeup
Reduce salty late-night snacks and drink plenty of water to minimize puffiness
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct, transparent answers regarding dark circles.
How do I know if my dark circles are pigment or hollow shadows?
During consultation, we do a simple light test. If the darkness disappears when light shines straight at your eye from below, it is a hollow shadow that can be lifted with tear trough filler. If the dark color remains, it is skin pigment treatable with mesotherapy and gentle peels.
Are tear trough under-eye fillers safe?
How long do under-eye filler results last?
Refresh your eyes and erase dark shadows.
Schedule your under-eye consultation with Dr. Niharika at 22 Luna.
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