Looking for a safe and natural way to reduce the appearance of unwanted dark circles under your eyes? Consider Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) under-eye treatment! PRP is a cutting-edge cosmetic procedure that uses your body's own growth factors to stimulate rapid collagen production and improve skin texture. If the area around your eyes is a skin concern of yours and you are tired of trying color-correcting makeup and under-performing drugstore creams, then read on to learn more about how using PRP is one of the BEST ways to treat your eye area to enhance your natural beauty!
Possibly the best reason to try PRP is that it is a completely natural, non-surgical solution to effectively treat common skin concerns so many of us start to see in our 30s, 40s, and beyond. It is known as the “natural filler” as it is a natural alternative to tox and fillers. Wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and scarring are many skin issues PRP treatments dramatically improve. Today, we are going to focus on targeting the under-eye area.
Before diving into specifically treating underneath the eyes, let me share the basics of PRP therapy. PRP works successfully to improve a wide variety of skin issues because it is a rejuvenating treatment that stimulates cell growth to revitalize your skin. It amplifies your body’s natural growth factors to heal tissue more efficiently so that new skin and healthy cells can form to brighten, tighten, and radiate your skin.
The technology of PRP is amazing. The treatment includes using a patient’s own blood components, which is behind the magic of its effectiveness. When a patient comes in for this treatment, I take a small vial of blood and separate its components with a centrifuge. The platelets and plasma components are key in the application and post-treatment steps of the PRP process.
A goldish-colored serum is created using your plasma and platelets and is applied to an area, which immediately triggers tissue regeneration, new cell growth, and accelerated healing because of the growth factors they contain. Its unique coloring and remarkable benefits are the reason behind PRP’s “liquid gold” nickname.
Possibly the best reason to try PRP is that it is a completely natural, non-surgical solution to effectively treat common skin concerns so many of us start to see in our 30s, 40s, and beyond. It is known as the “natural filler” as it is a natural alternative to tox and fillers. Wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and scarring are many skin issues PRP treatments dramatically improve. Today, we are going to focus on targeting the under-eye area.
Before diving into specifically treating underneath the eyes, let me share the basics of PRP therapy. PRP works successfully to improve a wide variety of skin issues because it is a rejuvenating treatment that stimulates cell growth to revitalize your skin. It amplifies your body’s natural growth factors to heal tissue more efficiently so that new skin and healthy cells can form to brighten, tighten, and radiate your skin.
The technology of PRP is amazing. The treatment includes using a patient’s own blood components, which is behind the magic of its effectiveness. When a patient comes in for this treatment, I take a small vial of blood and separate its components with a centrifuge. The platelets and plasma components are key in the application and post-treatment steps of the PRP process.
A goldish-colored serum is created using your plasma and platelets and is applied to an area, which immediately triggers tissue regeneration, new cell growth, and accelerated healing because of the growth factors they contain. Its unique coloring and remarkable benefits are the reason behind PRP’s “liquid gold” nickname.
Causes of Under-Eye Dark Circles
The under-eye area is an especially common complaint from women. Oftentimes, age is not the main factor in the darkness, sagginess, crepiness, or discoloration around our eyes. There are several lifestyle factors and other issues at play that can be beyond our control. With thinner, less fatty skin and decreased collagen in that area than the rest of the face, it is more delicate and more susceptible to issues that many of us don’t love to see in the mirror. Treating these types of areas with natural treatments such as PRP is an effective solution we can provide our skin to enhance our natural beauty!
As mentioned, age plays a factor in our skin’s health and appearance no matter how old we are. Skin becomes thinner over time, which makes this area a high priority to focus on. We lose fat pads, volume, and elasticity due to the slowdown of collagen production. As the skin starts to thin, dark blood vessels underneath start to show through, causing an uneven, darker tone that is unsightly to many of us.
In addition to natural aging, here are several other factors that could be contributing to your under-eye skin conditions:
As mentioned, age plays a factor in our skin’s health and appearance no matter how old we are. Skin becomes thinner over time, which makes this area a high priority to focus on. We lose fat pads, volume, and elasticity due to the slowdown of collagen production. As the skin starts to thin, dark blood vessels underneath start to show through, causing an uneven, darker tone that is unsightly to many of us.
In addition to natural aging, here are several other factors that could be contributing to your under-eye skin conditions:
- Smoking: Smoking is one of the lifestyle factors that lead to skin’s premature aging. Excessive alcohol use is another factor that ages our skin more quickly as it can constrict blood circulation.
- Sun Exposure and Tanning: Sun exposure and UV exposure can also cause premature aging in your skin by damaging collagen, which contributes to fine lines developing. Exposure to both can lead to hyperpigmentation and even skin cancer.
- Genetics: Some people are born with naturally thicker skin than others, so some have naturally thinner skin from a young age, also. Additionally, some of us are born with uneven skin tones as well.
- Lack of Sufficient Sleep: Fatigue can contribute to darkness under the eyes. Not getting enough sleep and overall tiredness can expose the blood vessels and dark tissue under the eyes.
- Medical Conditions: Allergies and short-term illnesses can cause inflammation that can change the appearance of the under-eye area with redness, swelling, etc. Certain medical conditions can also alter the appearance of the skin.
Let’s look into how PRP can address the skin around our eyes. Regardless of what causes the issue, PRP can transform the skin under your gorgeous eyes!
PRP Treatments for Under-Eye Dark Circles
Just like PRP can be used to treat any area of the skin, the treatment is incredibly beneficial for the area underneath your eyes. The results can be especially dramatic when applied to this area. PRP begins healing damaged skin immediately upon injection. It helps rejuvenate collagen, elastin, and cells to restore elasticity and plumpness in your skin.
Another added benefit to introducing PRP to your skin is to generally improve your overall skin health from the cellular level. By boosting turnover and amplifying new growth, PRP will result in a more youthful, radiant appearance sooner than you might expect.
In addition to improving the appearance of dark circles, PRP targets crepey skin, sagging skin, and crow’s feet around the eyes. It also tightens fine lines and wrinkles, improves tone and texture, and reduces the appearance of pores and scarring.
Another added benefit to introducing PRP to your skin is to generally improve your overall skin health from the cellular level. By boosting turnover and amplifying new growth, PRP will result in a more youthful, radiant appearance sooner than you might expect.
In addition to improving the appearance of dark circles, PRP targets crepey skin, sagging skin, and crow’s feet around the eyes. It also tightens fine lines and wrinkles, improves tone and texture, and reduces the appearance of pores and scarring.
Tips for Dealing with and Preventing Under-Eye Skin Issues
While completely preventing certain skin issues is unlikely, there are some actions you can take to help alleviate the appearance and to help prevent additional damage to your under-eye area:
- Use high-quality sunscreen whenever outside and remember to wear a hat and sunglasses when possible. Also, utilize shade when you can.
- Drink water, water, and more water! Staying hydrated is always beneficial for the skin. It’s amazing for your internal health, too!
- Change or refine your lifestyle habits that speed up the aging process, such as smoking or excessive drinking. Incorporating a healthier lifestyle can help reduce the risk of developing under-eye dark circles.
- Get more quality sleep whenever possible. Developing a consistent sleep routine is important.
- Find effective ways to better manage daily stress. Stress can lead to unhealthy habits.
- Apply a cold compress to reduce enlarged blood vessels, which helps reduce the appearance of dark circles.
- Lastly, PRP therapy is effective as both a preventative and reparative treatment! Use it today to prevent dark circles!
Visit La Fleur To Treat your Under-Eyes
If you are struggling with under-eye skin concerns and are just tired of looking tired, I would love to discuss PRP with you. Nearly everyone’s skin can benefit from PRP, and it is a safe, comfortable, very low-risk procedure. If you are experiencing any level of these skin issues, PRP therapy can truly benefit you:
You will easily notice results following just one treatment, both immediately as well as a few weeks after your treatment. Depending on your skin’s unique needs, a series of 3-4 treatments may be recommended for maximum, optimal results. Another great perk to PRP is the process itself is brief at only about 30 minutes per session, and the downtime is minimal. Typically, with a series of four treatments, you will achieve total skin rejuvenation in about 6-8 months. You will enjoy long-lasting results of fresher, stronger, younger-looking skin!
One additional benefit to mention about PRP is that as well as it works as an individual treatment, it pairs amazingly well with other cosmetic treatments, such as microneedling. Utilizing both treatments in one helps treat deeper levels of the skin. Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses advanced technology to create microchannels in specific areas of the skin. It dramatically improves more advanced skin issues, such as scarring, enlarged pores, rough skin texture, and uneven skin tone.
I have seen the results PRP therapy has on so many of my clients. Under-eye issues are one of those common concerns I hear from clients during consultations. PRP works, and it is THE all-natural solution to enhancing your already natural beauty!
Book a consultation with me so we can create a customized plan that is right for you: https://lafleuraesthetics.janeapp.com/. I’m excited to help you reach your skin goals and to help you feel more confident in your own skin!
- Dark circles or discoloration under the eyes
- “Sunken eyes” or hollowness under the eyes
- Scarring or age spots around the eyes
- Fine lines, wrinkles, or rougher texture under the eyes
- Sagginess or volume loss under the eyes
You will easily notice results following just one treatment, both immediately as well as a few weeks after your treatment. Depending on your skin’s unique needs, a series of 3-4 treatments may be recommended for maximum, optimal results. Another great perk to PRP is the process itself is brief at only about 30 minutes per session, and the downtime is minimal. Typically, with a series of four treatments, you will achieve total skin rejuvenation in about 6-8 months. You will enjoy long-lasting results of fresher, stronger, younger-looking skin!
One additional benefit to mention about PRP is that as well as it works as an individual treatment, it pairs amazingly well with other cosmetic treatments, such as microneedling. Utilizing both treatments in one helps treat deeper levels of the skin. Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses advanced technology to create microchannels in specific areas of the skin. It dramatically improves more advanced skin issues, such as scarring, enlarged pores, rough skin texture, and uneven skin tone.
I have seen the results PRP therapy has on so many of my clients. Under-eye issues are one of those common concerns I hear from clients during consultations. PRP works, and it is THE all-natural solution to enhancing your already natural beauty!
Book a consultation with me so we can create a customized plan that is right for you: https://lafleuraesthetics.janeapp.com/. I’m excited to help you reach your skin goals and to help you feel more confident in your own skin!
