Periorbital Pigmentation Treatment

FAQs About Periorbital Pigmentation Treatmen

Periorbital hyperpigmentation manifests as dark circles under your eyes. In addition, there can be puffy eyes or sunken eyes. It is becoming a very common problem due to today’s highly stressful and flamboyant lifestyle. One of the prime reasons of stress is working for long hours without taking quality breaks and meeting the deadlines. Here is the description of some of the main FAQs and their answers to clear your doubts and queries regarding this treatment. Have a look!!

• What is this treatment all about and how does this work?
• The skin around eyes is fragile and devoid of underlying supporting subcutaneous tissue, leading to fragile blood capillaries which leak blood into this area and result in periorbital pigmentation and puffy eyes. When pixel Erbium laser rays are targeted over this area, body stimulates healing response to this injury and new collagen and supporting tissue is formed resulting in strengthened blood vessels and lesser leakage, thus in-turn takes care of pigmentation and puffy eyes.
• How much time does it take?
• Each sitting takes around 15 minutes and 3 to 5 sittings placed at a gap of one month each are required for best results.
• Is it recommended for all skin types and colors?
• Yes, the pixel Er:YAG laser treatment is safe for all skin types and colors.
• Will it hurt me or do I have to suffer from any side effects later on?
• Since the area is sensitive, so laser procedure is slightly more painful at this site as compared to other sites. Pain can be lessened with topical anaesthesia cream. No serious side-effects or complications are noted post-treatment, however some patients may get redness and inflammation over the treated area which is self-limiting and settles overnight. Ice compresses may be applied to the treatment areas to speed up recovery and to make you more comfortable.
• What if I discontinue the treatment, all of a sudden?
• There are no side effects of discontinuing the treatment all of a sudden. All you need to do is use the sunblock regularly. Whatever improvement you have seen with previous sittings will stay minus the routine aging process.