Undereye
Solutions
DARK CIRCLES, wrinkles and bags under the eyes have
been common complaints since the advent of mirrors. Until
recently, though, aesthetic practitioners had few effective
solutions for patients whose concerns were primarily cosmetic.
"Te complaints are not necessarily due to aging. Dark
circles and puffiness can be the result of problems such as
hypothyroidism, allergies or eczema, and it is important to
rule out medical possibilities before proceeding with any
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By Linda W. Lewis
treatment," says Mitchell Chasin, MD, medical director
of Reflections, Center for Skin & Body in Livingston and
Martinsville, New Jersey. "Ten you need to consider
genetics. Fat deposits under the eye can be hereditary
as can excess vascularization. Typically, however, when
patients in their 30s or 40s come in with complaints of
dark circles, the cause is hollowing, venous congestion
and/or hyperpigmentation."
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Physicians are finding
new strategies to
reduce undereye bags
and dark circles.