The presence of dark eye circles and eye bags are commonly seen problems that tend to make people appear older or more haggard then they really are.

There are multiple causes for this, such as lack of sleep, along with a diet that is heavy in salt, causing dehydration. Others include genetics, poor circulation, smoking or frequent allergic reactions. As we advance in age, the ligaments under the eye that hold fat tissue in place also weaken, resulting in the appearance of eye bags.

Mesotherapy is a technique whereby selected amino acids, medical grade pharmaceuticals, vitamins and minerals are delivered via microinjections into the skin. The process also creates microchannels within the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production which is essential for the skin healing and regeneration.

When done for the under eye, mesotherapy is able to reduce the degree of pigmentation. It is also able to reduce the amount of fat tissue, hence diminishing the eye bag appearance as well as improve the circulation to minimize puffiness in the area.

There is a little or no downtime associated with this procedure. A very mild skin redness may be present but it will subside within 24 hours. Often a series of treatments are required for optimum results.