Dark circles are common and usually harmless, and the Cleveland Clinic notes they are rarely a sign of a medical problem. They do not have a single cause, so one cream or one treatment rarely suits everyone.
Pigmentation. Extra melanin from sun exposure, eye rubbing or allergies gives a brown tone.
Thin skin. Under-eye skin is thin, so blood vessels show through as a blue or purple tone.
Hollows and shadows. Ageing and volume loss can create tear-trough hollows that cast a shadow.
Genetics, sleep, allergies and lifestyle. Family history, poor sleep, allergic or eczema-related irritation, stress, smoking and alcohol can all contribute.
We examine the area first, because a brown tone, a blue tone and a shadow need different plans.
Brown or dark tone under the eyes
Blue or purple tone with thin, visible veins
Hollows or shadows in the tear trough
Puffiness or eye bags
Fine lines under the eyes
Darkening on one side only, or with swelling
Dr. Karishma Singh, Founder and Skin & Aesthetic Specialist (BHMS, FCHD), leads treatment planning and procedures. Dr. Monica C., Consultant Dermatologist (MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy; NMC-registered), assesses medical causes and prescribes medicines where they are needed.
If dark circles are present on one side only, come with swelling or have appeared suddenly, we advise a medical review, as the Cleveland Clinic suggests. We tell you this at the consultation.
Consultation & Skin Assessment
We examine the under-eye area in different lighting, ask about sleep, allergies, eye rubbing, sun habits and family history, and tell you which cause or mix of causes is likely.
Personalised Plan
Your plan may combine home care, peels, PRP/GFC, mesotherapy or laser. You get the likely timeline, risks and a written fee before you agree.
Treatment Sessions
Sessions are short. The skin around the eyes is delicate, so we use settings and products chosen for that area.
Aftercare & Review
You get written aftercare. We review at set intervals and tell you if the plan is not helping so it can be changed.
Under-Eye Peels
Mild peels that reduce surface pigmentation. The Cleveland Clinic lists alpha-hydroxy acid peels. See our chemical peel page.
Laser Therapy
Selected lasers for pigmentation or thin skin, used carefully near the eyes after assessment.
PRP / GFC Therapy
Growth factors from your own blood, used selectively for thin skin. Evidence is still developing. See our GFC therapy page.
Mesotherapy
Micro-injections of nutrients, used selectively. See our mesotherapy page.
Volume Options for Tear-Trough Hollows
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a medical procedure. We tell you at the consultation whether they suit you and who would perform them.
Home Care and Combination Plans
Sun protection, sleep, allergy control and suitable creams such as vitamin C, combined as needed.
Dark circles from pigmentation may fade with treatment and sun protection. Those from thin skin, hollows or genetics may improve less, because the cause is structural. Results vary from person to person and cannot be promised.
Causes such as poor sleep, allergies and eye rubbing can bring them back, so lifestyle and home care are part of the plan.
The cost depends on the cause of your dark circles, the treatments advised (peels, PRP/GFC, mesotherapy, laser or other options), the number of sessions and review visits.
We don't work from a fixed price list. After your consultation you receive the recommended plan and a written fee, so you can decide at your own pace.
Finds the cause first. Pigment, thin skin and hollows need different treatment.
Is gentle on the delicate area. Settings and products are chosen for the eyes.
Sets honest expectations. Some causes improve less than others.
Includes home care. Sun protection, sleep and allergy control.
Involves a doctor when needed. For one-sided or swollen dark circles.
Reviews and adjusts. The plan changes if it is not helping.
Mild redness, swelling or bruising can occur and usually settles within a few days.
Peeling or flaking can occur for two to five days after peels.
Most people return to routine activities the same day.
Apply sunscreen daily and wear sunglasses outdoors.
Avoid rubbing the eyes, and don't pick at flaking skin.
Use only the gentle products we advise.
Skip makeup on the area for the time we advise.
Avoid heavy workouts, saunas and swimming for 24 hours, if advised.
Keep your review visits so we can check progress.
Treatment near the eyes carries extra risk. Peels, injections and lasers can cause redness, swelling, bruising, dryness, infection, irritation of the eye, and, rarely, dark or light marks or vision-related problems. Eye protection is used for lasers.
Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have allergies, eye conditions, bleeding disorders, or a history of cold sores. Always tell us about every product and medicine you use.
Dr. Karishma Singh, Skin Specialist
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People with brown under-eye pigmentation.
People with thin skin and a blue or purple tone.
People with tear-trough hollows who want to know their options.
People with eye bags or fine lines under the eyes.
People whose home care has not helped, after assessment.
Treatment may need to wait or change if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an eye infection or allergy flare, a bleeding condition, or a skin infection. Tell us at your consultation.
We welcome dark circle and under-eye patients from across South Pune, including NIBM, Mohammed Wadi, Kondhwa, Wanowrie, Undri, Magarpatta, Hadapsar and Camp, and from nearby areas of Pune.
Book Your Under-Eye Consultation in Pune
If you are looking for dark circle treatment in South Pune, The Skin Firm is at Mohammed Wadi, NIBM. A consultation covers an assessment of what is causing your dark circles, the options that suit them, and a written fee.
We see patients from Kondhwa, NIBM, Wanowrie, Undri and nearby areas. Call +91 8308669966 or use the button below to request a time.