Best laser for dark circles depends on the cause nyc new york ny

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by many different problems and the best treatment will depend on the underlying cause.
Most common causes of dark circles under the eyes are:

Thin eyelid skin-the color of the eye muscle-purple-shows through
Pigment-from sun exposure or racial skin type
Small blood vessels-venules and capillaries-near the skin impart a blue color
The arcus deformity or deep naso-jugal fold-a structural problem
Puffy eyes or eye bags creating a shadow beneath the lower eyelid
IPL can close very small blood vessels and remove pigment and can be helpful in these cases.

Non-ablative fractional lasers such as the Lux1540 can plump or thicken the dermis and remove deeper pigment but 4-5 treatments are necessary and results are not dramatic.

Removal of excess lower eyelid fat and repositioning or grafting the fat into the arcus deformity or naso-jugal fold can help a great deal--this is best done through a tiny laser incision on the inside of the eyelid called the transconjunctival approach.