Dark circles and hollows under the eyes
If people keep asking whether you slept, the shadow under your eyes is probably structural, not cosmetic.
What you might be noticing.
A groove runs from the inner corner of the eye down toward the cheek, and the skin above it looks darker or purplish. Concealer helps for an hour and then settles into the crease. The tired look is there no matter how much sleep you get.
Why it happens.
The under-eye area has very thin skin and little fat beneath it. As the cheek loses volume, a hollow forms between the eye and the cheek, and the shadow it casts reads as a dark circle. Pigmentation, allergies and genetics can add to it, which is why the same treatment does not suit everyone.
How Crystal can help.
What to expect at your consultation
Crystal assesses whether your dark circles come from a hollow, from pigment, or from both. Filler helps the first and not the second, and she will say so plainly. Tear trough treatment uses a conservative amount of product and is often built up over more than one visit.
Common questions.
Will filler fix dark circles?
Filler helps when the darkness is a shadow caused by a hollow. If your circles are mainly pigment in the skin, filler will not change the colour, and Crystal will tell you that at the consultation.
Is the under-eye area safe to treat?
It is a delicate area that calls for training and restraint. Crystal is a Registered Practical Nurse and uses a conservative approach with products suited to thin skin.
Is there downtime?
Mild swelling or bruising can happen and usually settles within days. Most people return to normal activities the same day.
Talk it through with Crystal.
A free consultation is a conversation about what you are noticing and what is realistic. Crystal will reach out within 24 hours. No pressure and no obligation.
Related concerns.
Dull skin and uneven tone
Skin that has lost its glow is usually a mix of dehydration, slow cell turnover and pigment that has settled unevenly.
Forehead lines and frown lines
The lines that appear when you raise your brows or concentrate can start to stay put. Treating them early keeps the result subtle.
Ready to see yourself differently?
A free consultation with Crystal is an honest conversation about your goals and the right plan for you.