Master of Science, Doctor Vu Thi Thuy Trang, a specialist in Dermatology - Aesthetic Dermatology at Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, observed that Ms. Hai's under-eye area lacked soft tissue volume, had thin skin, visible blood vessels, and dark circles. These signs indicated noticeable skin aging, primarily linked to prolonged late nights and an irregular lifestyle. Ms. Hai had tried many products and skincare methods like cold compresses and warm steaming to lighten dark circles, but the deep hollows under her eyes remained largely unchanged.
According to Doctor Trang, this condition is common in young people, especially during year-end with high-intensity work and frequently disrupted circadian rhythms. In such cases, regular skincare only improves skin pigmentation and surface, but cannot correct hollowness caused by a deficit of soft tissue volume in the eye sockets.
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Doctor Trang injects HA to fill Ms. Hai's sunken eyes. *Tam Anh General Hospital* |
Doctor Trang prescribed hyaluronic acid (HA) injections for Ms. Hai's eye sockets to restore missing volume, making them fuller and more balanced. Besides filling the hollows, HA also helps improve dark circles by reducing shadowing, diminishing wrinkles, and smoothing the skin. After the injection, Ms. Hai's eye area appeared fuller, fresher, and her dark circles were noticeably reduced.
To improve sunken areas or dark circles, it is essential to understand the underlying cause: whether congenital, lifestyle-related, genetic, or due to aging. Dark circles can be reduced through various methods, including intensive skincare, mesotherapy with suitable active ingredients, or laser treatment. If deep eye hollows result from soft tissue volume deficiency, methods like filler injections are the most appropriate solution.
The eye area is sensitive; individuals seeking improvement should consult a medical facility with a Dermatology - Aesthetic Dermatology department. There, a doctor can develop a suitable treatment plan for lasting results.
Minh Huong
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