Under-eye bags, shadows, circles, or festoons can come from volume loss, thin skin, visible vessels, pigment, or under-eye puffiness—and most people have more than one. The good news is when we match the treatment to the cause, the improvement can be dramatic and very natural-looking.
What causes under-eye circles?
Under eye issues can be caused by multiple factors but the most common are:
- Volume loss / hollowing: As we lose collagen and facial support, the under-eye area can look shadowed or sunken.
- Thin skin + visible vessels: Thinner skin makes veins and capillaries more visible.
- Pigmentation: Genetics, sun exposure, and inflammation can trigger excess pigment in the area.
- Puffiness / fluid: Allergies, salt, sleep, or anatomy can create festoons.
- Aging: Skin gets thinner and laxity increases, which can emphasize texture and darkness.
- Rubbing / irritation: Frequent rubbing (often from allergies) can worsen discoloration and texture.
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Send Us A TextPRF EZ-Gel for natural, subtle correction
PRF EZ-Gel uses your body’s own growth factors to support healthier-looking skin. It’s a favorite for clients who want a more “biostimulating” approach—especially when the under-eye looks thin, crepey, or dull. It can be a great option on its own or paired with other treatments depending on your anatomy and goals. In most cases, a series of 3 treatments is recommended.
- Best for: thin skin, crepey texture, early aging changes, overall brightness
- Downtime: mild swelling is common; bruising possible
- Results: gradual improvement as skin quality supports itself over time
Morpheus8 for texture + tightening around the eyes
When under-eye festoons are made worse by skin laxity or crepey texture, Morpheus8 can help by stimulating collagen and elastin to create firmer-looking, smoother skin. This is especially helpful when you’re noticing that makeup settles into lines or the area looks “crinkly” in certain lighting.
- Best for: crepey texture, mild laxity, early fine lines, festoons
- Downtime: redness and mild swelling; short-term grid marks possible
- Results: progressive improvement over several weeks
Other options we may recommend
Depending on whether your circles are driven by pigment, puffiness, or inflammation, we may also recommend a targeted skincare routine, sun protection, allergy strategies, or a combination approach. The under-eye area is delicate—so the safest, best results come from treating the right cause (not just chasing “dark circles” in general).
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If you feel self-conscious about under-eye circles or bags, we understand—and we can help. Come in for a complimentary consultation and we’ll walk you through the best options for your anatomy, goals, budget, and timeline.
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