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Dark Circles
Targeted treatment for dark circles under the eyes, led by oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani at her Chelsea clinic.
Treatment for Dark Circles in London
Dark circles are areas of darker colour or shadow beneath the eyes that can make the face look tired, even when well rested. They are one of the most common eye concerns and can affect people of any age.
Dark circles have several different causes, and the right treatment depends entirely on which is responsible. Brown discolouration from excess pigment, a blue or purple tone from visible blood vessels, and shadowing from hollowing beneath the eye each require a different approach, and many patients have more than one.
As an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr Maryam Zamani has a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the under-eye area. Treatment plans may combine mesotherapy, skin boosters, light-based treatment and carefully placed filler to improve colour, skin quality and contour.
What Causes Dark Circles
Pigmentation
Excess melanin in the under-eye skin creates a brown tone. This is more common in deeper skin tones and can be inherited.
Visible Blood Vessels
The skin beneath the eye is thin, so underlying vessels can show through as a blue or purple tint.
Hollowing
Loss of volume where the eyelid meets the cheek casts a shadow that appears as a dark circle.
Lifestyle Factors
Poor sleep, allergies, dehydration and rubbing the eyes can all make dark circles more noticeable.
Light Eyes Ultra Mesotherapy
A bespoke cocktail of hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and botanical extracts formulated for the eye area.
Eye Bright
EYELIGHT combines BBL and LightEyes Ultra mesotherapy to brighten, firm, and rejuvenate the delicate eye area while improving skin texture, elasticity, and contour.
Skin Boosters: Redensity 1, Polynucleotides
Skin boosters are hyaluronic acid injectables that deeply hydrate skin, stimulate collagen and elastin, and improve skin quality without adding facial volume.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers restore volume, improve skin laxity, enhance facial contours, and rejuvenate lips, cheeks, tear troughs, jawline, and other areas naturally.
PRP or PRF
PRP uses your own platelet-rich plasma to stimulate collagen, improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, acne marks, stretch marks, and dark circles naturally.
Your Treatment Journey
Consultation
Dr Zamani assesses skin tone, thickness and under-eye contour to identify the cause of the darkness and build a plan that addresses each contributing factor.
Treatment
All treatments are non-surgical and performed at the Chelsea clinic. A course of sessions may be recommended depending on the approach.
Recovery & Review
Mild redness, swelling or bruising may occur and usually settles within a few days. Results are reviewed at follow-up to assess progress and plan any further sessions.
“I had a great experience with Dr Zamani. I was able to describe what I was hoping to achieve and received expert, experienced and credible advice on what would and wouldn't be effective.”
— Patient Testimonial, The Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Dark circles are caused by one or more of three things: excess pigment in the skin, blood vessels showing through thin under-eye skin, or shadowing from hollowing beneath the eye. Genetics, ageing, sleep and allergies all play a part.
As a general guide, brown circles usually point to pigmentation, blue or purple circles to visible blood vessels, and circles that look darker in overhead light to hollowing. Many people have a combination, which is why a medical assessment is the most reliable way to identify the cause.
The best treatment depends on the cause. Mesotherapy and skin boosters improve thin, crepey skin, laser and light-based treatment targets pigment and visible vessels, and filler can correct shadowing from hollowing. Combining treatments often gives the most natural result.
Some causes of dark circles, such as hollowing, can be improved for a long period. Others, including inherited pigmentation, can be reduced but may need maintenance over time. Your consultation will set realistic expectations based on the cause.
Yes, dark circles often run in families, particularly those caused by pigmentation or the natural shape of the under-eye area. Lifestyle factors can make inherited dark circles more noticeable but are rarely the only cause.
The under-eye area is delicate and requires a detailed knowledge of eyelid anatomy. In the right patient and in experienced hands, filler can improve shadowing, but it is not suitable for everyone and is only recommended after a thorough assessment.
Eye creams can support skin quality and may help mild pigmentation, but they cannot correct hollowing or visible vessels. In-clinic treatment is usually needed for a noticeable improvement.
The cost depends on the cause of your dark circles and the treatment or combination recommended. Prices for each treatment are shown on the individual treatment pages, and your personalised plan and costs are confirmed after consultation.
