How Certain Ethnic Skin Types are More Prone to Under Eye Dark Circles, and How to Treat Them

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A 20-year-old lady wants to know why she has puffy eye and dark circles. She says she gets adequate exercise, sleep, and is generally cheerful, and thus doesn’t find a reason as to why she has them.

New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews her concerns in this video, and explains how dark under eyes are a common occurrence in certain ethnic skin types and that discoloration can be improved with the help of platelet-rich plasma (PRP):

0:57 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience treating the under eye area for various cosmetic issues

1:33 — Dr. Prasad briefly assesses this young lady’s case, and discusses the sensitivity of certain ethnic skin types to discoloration

2:18 — Determining how much of the dark circles are due to pigmentation of the skin, how much is due to the hollow of the under eye, and how much is due to allergies

2:58 — Important things to consider before undergoing a cosmetic procedure

3:17 — How dermatologic procedures are not meant to completely cure, but to improve

3:31 — Dr. Prasad talks about how under eye hollowing is typically addressed with hyaluronic acid filler

4:01 — The benefit of using platelet-rich plasma to address skin discoloration and improve skin quality

5:08 — How filler and platelet-rich plasma treatment requires ongoing maintenance

5:34 — How filler injections with platelet-rich plasma are still considered to be invasive treatments

6:01 — Dr. Prasad’s recommendation; and the growing recognition of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology

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