Circles under the eyes – formation and treatment

In youth, the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek (in English “lid cheek junction”) is harmonious. In semi-profile, the contours of the cheeks are S-shaped. Eye circles develop in the border area between two different fat pads: the fat pad behind the eye ring muscle (in English: “suborbicularis oculi fat”: SOOF) and the fat pad of the eye socket (corpus adiposum orbitae, in English: “orbital fat”).

How do dark circles appear?

Between these fat pads lies a ligament that connects the skin to the lower edge of the orbit (ligamentum orbitomalare, in English “orbicularis retaining ligament” or “orbitomalar ligament”). The superficial fat pads of the face shift downward with age following gravity. A slight retraction occurs in the area of the ligamentum orbitomalare, which is called an eye ring. Eye circles are corrected by an arcus marginalis release.

Treatment options:

Lower eyelid lift / tightening lower eyelid

Are you bothered by dark circles under your eyes or puffy bags under your eyes? With the help of a lower eyelid lift (= blepharoplasty), excess skin and tissue in the area of the lower eyelid is specifically removed. This will make your look fresh and awakened again. Our experienced plastic surgeon will educate you about your options. More about the

Lower lid tightening

Other suitable topics:

• Injection with fillers
• Injection with own fat

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