Concern · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Under-Eye Circles & Hollows

"Dark circles" covers at least three different things: pigment in the skin, a shadow cast by a hollow, and visible vessels beneath thin skin. Creams marketed for all three tend to work on none of them.

Talk to a doctor about this Call the clinic

Reviewed by The Aesthetic Edge medical team

What people usually notice

Darkness that stays constant regardless of sleep
A visible groove between the lower lid and cheek
Skin under the eye that looks thin or bluish
Concealer that creases into the area rather than covering it

What commonly contributes

Genuine pigmentation, which is common in Indian skin
Volume loss creating a tear-trough shadow
Thin under-eye skin showing the vessels beneath
Allergies, rubbing and sleep, which contribute but rarely explain it alone

This page describes what is common, not what is true of you. Only an examination can say which of these applies.

What a doctor may consider

Which of these suits you — and whether any of them is needed at all — is decided at the consultation, not from this page.

Dermal FillersFor hollowing, where the darkness is a shadow rather than pigment. An area that needs an experienced hand.Skin BoostersFor skin quality and thinness rather than volume.Rejuran (Polynucleotide)Discussed where under-eye skin quality is the main concern.PRP Vampire TreatmentAn autologous option considered for the same area.

What the consultation settles

Ask specifically which of the three causes applies to you before agreeing to anything. Under-eye filler placed for what is actually pigment will not fix the darkness.

Ask us about under-eye circles & hollows

Leave your number and we’ll call you back — or WhatsApp us directly. The ₹500 consultation is waived off against your treatment.

We’ll call or WhatsApp you on this number.

Related concerns

Fine lines & wrinklesLines that used to appear only when you moved, and now don't leave.Pigmentation & dark spotsPatches, spots or an uneven tone that keeps coming back.Dry & dehydrated skinTight, flaky skin and fine lines that show up when you're dehydrated.

See all concerns →

Questions patients ask about under-eye circles & hollows

Will filler fix my dark circles?

Only if the darkness is a shadow from hollowing. If it is pigment, filler will not change it — which is why the consultation identifies the cause first.

Is under-eye filler risky?

It is one of the more technically demanding areas, which is precisely why it should be done by a doctor. Risks and how they are managed are covered on the dermal fillers page.

Do creams work for this?

For pigment-driven circles, a targeted prescription approach can help. For hollowing, no topical product changes the underlying volume.

Related at The Aesthetic Edge

TreatmentDermal Fillers TreatmentSkin Boosters TreatmentRejuran (Polynucleotide)ConcernsAll concerns LocationClinic in Indiranagar LocationClinic in Bellandur

Get a doctor's read before you decide anything

₹500 consultation, waived off against your treatment. Indiranagar or Bellandur — closed Wednesdays.

Book an Appointment

General information, not medical advice — your treatment is decided at an in-person consultation. Terms & Conditions