The eyes are often the first place to show signs of ageing and fatigue. Dark circles, under-eye hollows, and a perpetually tired appearance can affect how others perceive you—and how you feel about yourself. At Forever Facial Aesthetics, we understand the delicate nature of the under-eye area and use specialised techniques to refresh and rejuvenate, restoring a bright, well-rested appearance.
- Reduces dark circles and under-eye shadows
- Fills tear trough hollows naturally
- Smooths fine lines and crepey skin
- Creates brighter, more awake appearance
- Specialised techniques for this delicate area
- Long-lasting results with premium products
Why Eyes Look Tired
The under-eye area is uniquely vulnerable to ageing. Skin here is extremely thin with minimal fat support. As we age, the fat pad beneath the eye descends, creating a hollow trough that casts shadows appearing as dark circles. Skin becomes thinner, revealing underlying blood vessels. Volume loss in the cheeks compounds the problem, deepening the transition between under-eye and cheek.
Causes of Dark Circles
Dark circles have multiple causes. Volume loss creates shadows in the tear trough. Thin, translucent skin shows underlying blood vessels as bluish discolouration. Pigmentation from sun damage or genetics darkens the area. Poor sleep, dehydration, and allergies cause temporary darkness. Understanding your specific causes allows us to target treatment appropriately for best results.
Specialised Treatment Approach
The under-eye requires expert technique and appropriate products. For tear trough hollows, we use ultra-soft hyaluronic acid fillers designed specifically for this delicate area, placed carefully to avoid puffiness or irregularity. Skin quality issues respond to Profhilo or polynucleotides. Sometimes treating the cheeks provides indirect support and improvement. Dr. Phillips will assess which approach suits your needs.
Realistic Expectations
Under-eye treatments can achieve significant improvement, but it's important to have realistic expectations. We can smooth hollows, reduce shadow-cast dark circles, and improve skin quality. However, genetic pigmentation, extremely thin skin, or prominent fat pads (eye bags) have limitations with non-surgical treatment. Dr. Phillips will honestly assess what's achievable for your specific concerns.
Recommended Treatments
Dermal Fillers
Specialised tear trough fillers smooth under-eye hollows and reduce shadow-cast dark circles.
Learn More →Polynucleotides
Excellent for improving under-eye skin quality, reducing fine lines and dark circles caused by thin skin.
Learn More →Profhilo
Improves skin quality and provides subtle volumisation for comprehensive under-eye rejuvenation.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
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When performed by an experienced practitioner using appropriate products and techniques, tear trough fillers are safe. The under-eye area requires specialised expertise due to its delicate nature and proximity to important structures. Dr. Phillips uses only premium, ultra-soft fillers designed for this area and employs careful techniques to minimise risks. Thorough assessment ensures you're a suitable candidate.
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Not when done correctly. Puffiness results from using inappropriate products, placing too much filler, or injecting at the wrong depth. Dr. Phillips uses conservative amounts of ultra-soft filler placed precisely to smooth hollows without creating fullness. We can always add more if needed, but starting conservatively prevents over-correction. Most patients look naturally refreshed, not puffy.
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Tear trough fillers typically last 9-12 months or longer—the under-eye area has minimal movement, allowing filler to persist. Polynucleotide results last 9-12 months as the regenerative benefits become part of your own tissue. Profhilo lasts 6-9 months. Regular maintenance keeps the area looking consistently refreshed rather than cycling between improvement and return.
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Eye bags—caused by protruding fat pads—are different from hollows. While filler can camouflage mild bags by filling surrounding hollows, prominent fat pads are best addressed surgically (blepharoplasty). During consultation, Dr. Phillips will assess whether your concerns are hollows, bags, or both, and advise honestly on what non-surgical treatment can achieve versus surgical options.
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Dark circles often aren't about sleep at all. Tear trough hollows cast shadows that appear as darkness. Thin skin reveals underlying blood vessels as blue-purple discolouration. Genetic pigmentation causes brown darkness. Volume loss in cheeks deepens under-eye appearance. Understanding your specific cause guides treatment—hollows respond to filler, thin skin to polynucleotides, pigmentation to topical products.