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Dark Circle Toning: The Distinguishing Focus of Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic

1) The eye area requires delicate handling. We confirm with the director using a mirror before the procedure.

The skin under the eyes is prone to pigmentation changes, yet it is thin and sensitive.

Even with the same energy, the results can vary depending on the treatment method, irradiation angle, and pattern.

Therefore, at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic, we confirm the treatment area with the patient using a mirror before each procedure and adjust the laser settings accordingly.

We do not perform mechanical procedures using only pre-determined intensity settings.

We meticulously adjust the settings, considering the skin condition, pigment concentration, and skin reactivity on the day of your visit.

2) We record and compare changes before and after the procedure using Mark-Vu based diagnosis.

Dark circle treatment involves subtle changes, making it difficult to rely solely on visual inspection.

We utilize a Mark-Vu skin diagnostic device to record the condition both before and after treatment, meticulously monitoring the progress.

This data helps enhance the precision of the procedure and allows for more delicate management through analysis of change patterns and recurrence patterns.

We first accurately analyze the causes of dark circles.

1) Cases appearing due to structural hollowing under the eyes

This is a pattern where the tear trough is deeply hollowed, and the orbital fat located above it sags downwards, creating shadows that resemble dark circles.

This is characterized by three-dimensional shadowing with clear boundaries.

In such cases, alongside pigmentation treatment, collagen volume thread treatment to restore volume and structure can be considered.

2) Pigmentation-type dark circles caused by friction or irritation

The skin around the eyes is very thin and reacts sensitively to external stimuli.

This is a case where the skin under the eyes itself darkens due to excessive melanin production caused by habits like rubbing the eyes, excessive cleansing, repeated irritation, UV exposure, atopy, or allergies.

When pigmentation is the main cause, ‘dark circle toning’ is one of the important treatment approaches.

The core of this treatment is to reduce existing melanin and stabilize the activity of melanin-producing cells.

3) Cases where blood vessels show through due to thinning dermis

As we age, collagen reduction can make the dermal layer transparent, causing the veins beneath to show through, which can appear as bluish dark circles.

In this case, it is recommended to combine treatment to improve skin thickness and density with dark circle toning to alleviate subtle pigmentation.

Therefore, to find the appropriate method, ‘accurate diagnosis’ must be prioritized.

Even if the phenomenon of dark under-eyes appears the same, the underlying causes can be diverse.

During consultation, we carefully examine the eye area from various angles, explain the causes directly to the patient, and propose the necessary treatments for improvement.

If pigmentation is the main cause, ‘dark circle toning’ can be considered.

Dark circle toning is a procedure that delicately breaks down melanin pigments, reduces skin burden, and brightens the skin tone.

The under-eye area is sensitive, so using excessively strong energy could potentially darken the pigmentation.

Therefore, a more cautious and meticulous approach is required.

This is how Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic approaches dark circle treatments.