The skin under the eyes is very thin, so that blood vessels can show through and the skin often appears sunken and reddish, bluish or brownish in colour. The causes of dark circles under the eyes are harmless in most cases. They can be hereditary or caused by stress, a lack of sleep, insufficient vitamin C intake, a lack of fluids or iron as well as excessive consumption of alcohol and nicotine. Pigmentation disorders and insufficient moisture can also cause dark circles under the eyes. In rare cases, dark circles can also indicate a disease, for example of the kidneys or thyroid gland. If harmless causes of dark circles can be ruled out with a high degree of probability, a specialist should clarify whether a disease is present.
What can you do about dark circles under the eyes? At our institute in Berlin, we use hyaluronic acid fillers to inject and thus effectively eliminate dark circles under the eyes. In this minimally invasive treatment, the area under the eyes is plumped up with hyaluronic acid.
As a rule, the results of injecting hyaluronic acid into the dark circles under the eyes last for nine to twelve months. After that, further treatment is usually required.
Injections can be performed on both women and men who suffer from dark circles caused by a loss of volume in the lower eyelid area. The minimally invasive procedure helps those affected to achieve a fresher and more youthful appearance. Alternative treatment methods should be considered for people with certain skin conditions, severe allergies, autoimmune diseases or blood clotting disorders. At AIVA in Berlin, we conduct a comprehensive medical history to determine whether hyaluronic acid injections are the right treatment option for you.
As hyaluronic acid is used for the injections – a substance that also occurs naturally in the human body – complications and intolerances are extremely rare. Immediately after the procedure, redness, swelling and slight bruising may occur in the treated areas, but these can be easily handled with cooling and usually subside within a few hours.
We recommend discontinuing blood-thinning medication one week before the procedure. In this way, certain complications after the injection can be avoided. You should also avoid nicotine and alcohol for a few days before your treatment at our institute in Berlin, as these substances can promote swelling.
The costs depend on the findings and scope of treatment. At AIVA in Berlin, prices for injecting dark circles start at €350. We attach great importance to cost transparency and will of course tell you the exact price of the treatment during your consultation.
To make arranging an appointment at AIVA as simple as possible, we offer you an online booking option. We look forward to meeting you!
