The Secret To Looking Fabulous At Any Age Lies In Your Eyes

If you're wondering how to look like you can effortlessly balance your busy work with working out and looking good, the secret often lies in your eyes.

We feel you. Balancing work, family, and social commitments can make it challenging to eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. It's no wonder we look like we wear our hearts on our sleeves ~ EXHAUSTED, LOW ENERGY AND ALWAYS IN SURVIVAL MODE!

It also doesn't help that our dark circles or tear troughs make us look older than the number of candles on our birthday cake.

Dark Circles & Tear Troughs: Responsible For Making You Look Aged

Tear troughs are the depression between the lower eyelids and cheeks. A deep tear trough creates a shadow, giving a dark circled appearance.

Dark eye circles are shadows created by how light falls on the hollow areas under the eyes.

Causes Of Dark Circles & Tear Troughs

Some dark eye circles are hereditary pigmentation. Overexposure to the sun and eye rubbing can cause melanin overproduction.

Since our eye area has the thinnest skin of the rest of our body, engorged blood vessels and discolouration are easily visible. Poor nutrition can also worsen dark circles under the eyes.

Dark appearance and skin hollowness are also caused by:

Ageing Volume Loss & Genetic

Although ageing is a primary cause, some people have them as a natural deformity from a young age.

Skin Laxity

This occurs with ageing as the body's ability to produce new collagen decreases, weakening the skin's support network.

Smoking

Causes vascular problems and constricts the blood vessels. This results in poor circulation, making the blood vessels appear darker and more prominent.

Sleep Deprivation

Lack of sleep may lead to paler, more translucent skin, which highlights the blood vessels under the eyes.

Caffeine and Alcohol

Excessive caffeine and alcohol will result in dehydration, causing blood vessels to become swollen.

Others

Nasal congestion and allergies may lead to inflammation and enlargement of the under-eye blood vessels.

Due to their multifactorial nature, dark eye circles and puffy eyelids are challenging to treat.

If your dark eye circles are caused by hollowness rather than allergies or hereditary pigmentation, these are the eye treatments we recommend at Amaris B. Clinic to effectively address these concerns.

EyeArt® Method (Tear Trough Fillers)

As you age, your collagen levels decline, leading to sagging skin. Tap on EyeArt® Method (Tear Trough Fillers), a non-invasive eye rejuvenation treatment developed by Dr Ivan Puah to treat:

• tired-looking eyes
• dark eye circles
• fine lines
• eye bags
• loss of volume under the eye
• poor skin quality

How Eyeart® Method (Tear Trough Fillers) Works

• Involves injecting hyaluronic acid-based (HA) dermal fillers at strategic points and depths
• Specific areas around the eyes to fill up the lost volume and to lift and support the area. It will also address dark under-eye circles, helping you look less tired, more rejuvenated, and younger.
• Multi-layering: For an even and natural rejuvenation around the eye area.
• Micro-droplet: We utilise very fine blunt cannulas instead of needles and a micro-droplet technique to minimise the risk of bruising and swelling.
• Multi-dimensional: A multi-dimensional approach is used to lift the skin around the eyes, improve fine lines, and lighten dark circles.
• Results: Noticeable immediately.

Undereye Fat Transfer

A 2-in-1 facial sculpting procedure, undereye fat transfer uses our own (excess) fat from other parts of the body or face, such as the abdomen or thighs, which acts as filler to volumise the tear trough area.

How Undereye Fat Transfer Works

• The procedure will take place in a Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved Day Surgery Centre.
• You will be under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
• Placed under light sedation rather than general anaesthesia
• Small incisions will be made in the donor area for fat removal.
• Fat removed will be purified using a closed system.
• Dr Puah will meticulously deposit fat microdroplets in several layers
• Depressions or hollowed areas will be filled in the tear trough area
• If required, Dr Puah will also lift the brows and upper eyelids.
• Results: A more youthful and well-rested look

Ultherapy Prime

Ultherapy Prime can be used to treat the tear trough area, primarily by lifting and tightening loose skin and stimulating collagen production in the under-eye region.

How Ultherapy Prime targets the eye area

• A non-surgical, FDA-approved skin lifting machine that uses Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MFU)
• Targets deep layers of your skin, similar to a facelift
• Advanced imaging technology enables Dr Ivan Puah to visualise tissue layers in real time.
• Accurate and precise targeting
• The ultrasound energy safely reaches up to 5mm deep.
• Generates heat that stimulates your body's natural healing process
• Outcome: Promotes the production of new collagen, which gradually lifts and tightens loose skin from the inside, resulting in a natural look.
• Results: Provides a natural lift to open up the eye area by lifting the eyebrows

RF Microneedling with Erbium laser for a fresher-looking pair of eyes

Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that helps combat ageing with noticeable results. It requires little downtime and can address various issues around the eyes.

It's particularly effective for skin tightening, especially when paired with the Erbium Glass Laser.

This combination penetrates deeply into the skin, breaking down old collagen and promoting the formation of firmer, healthier collagen.

The results of this dual treatment include:

• Rejuvenates the eye area
• Smooths out our crow's feet
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Tightens loose skin around the eyes
• Reduces the appearance of eye bags

FAQ on eyebags or sunken, hollow eyes

Does Placing Tea Bags Under Your Eye Lessen The Teabags?

Using caffeinated tea bags can help reduce undereye bags. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, reducing puffiness and dark circles. One study suggested that the cooling effect of the tea bags might be more helpful than the caffeine itself.

To use them, brew green or black tea, chill the tea bags, and place them under your eyes for 15 to 30 minutes. These teas have anti-inflammatory properties that can further reduce swelling.

Which Is Better For Tear Trough: Dermal Filler Or Fat Grafting?

Both fillers and fat grafting can help with tear troughs, but which one is better depends on your preference or facial goals.

Fillers provide quick, temporary fixes for shallow hollowness and will need repeat treatments.

Undereye Fat grafting offers a more permanent solution using your own fat, improving volume and skin texture, but requires more recovery time.

Why Does Concealer Make My Dark Circles Look Worse?

Concealer makes dark circles look worse for a few reasons, including:

• Incorrect formula (Too dry or matte)
• Poor preparation (Dry skin in the eye area)
• Applying excessive product
• An incorrect setting can cause the concealer to settle into fine lines, appear cakey, crease, and emphasise texture.
• Neglecting colour correction highlights darkness instead of covering it.

Does Putting a Cold Compress Make Your Eyes Less Puffy?

A cold compress may reduce puffiness around the eyes or lighten the dark circles. The cold compress helps to:

• shrink blood vessels
• decrease swelling
• reduce fluid buildup

Avoid placing ice directly on your skin; it may do more harm than good. Use a cold damp cloth, chilled spoons, or cucumber slices for 10 to 15 minutes.