Dark Circles Under Eyes & Puffy Eyes

Both men and women get puffy eyes, and there are a number of reasons why. Sometimes, having puffy eyes is a temporary condition based on your lifestyle, and other times, it’s a chronic result of aging.

You may wake up with puffy eyes if you’re overtired or if you’ve been drinking a lot of alcohol. Fluid can build up under your eyes leading to edema, or swelling. This temporary puffiness will likely go away within a few hours.

However, if you have dark circles or puffiness that does not go away in a few hours, you may be suffering from the effects of aging. As we grow older, our eyes begin to lose their muscle tension. This causes sagging and fat retention in the under eyes, giving you puffy-looking circles.

We can have darkness under our eyes because of simple lifestyle choices or because of more serious premature aging concerns. Oversleeping or not getting enough sleep can cause dark blue, black, or red bags under the eyes. Oversleeping can lead to edema or fluid retention under the eyes because of an extended time spent laying down. Undersleeping can lead to pale skin which makes the blood vessels under the eyes more visible.

Eye bags are often caused by fluid retention in the space below the eyes. This happens when you’ve been laying down for a long time, causing the fluid to build up under the eyes. Typically, this goes away within a few hours. Eye bags can also be caused by the effect of aging. When the muscles no longer support a lifted eye structure, you might see sagging or bags under the eyes. This can be skin sagging or it can be fat drifting from the upper eye to the lower eye as the muscles are unable to hold the tissue in place.

A non-surgical facelift using microcurrent technology doesn’t hurt at all! In fact, it can even be relaxing. Unlike traditional facelifts, a non-surgical facelift doesn’t involve any knives or needles and requires no downtime. The microcurrent gives a bit of a prickly, zingy, electrical feeling. It’s caused by the electrical impulses that are applied to the skin that cause the muscles to react.

Each non-surgical facelift treatment time is about 45 minutes. However, you may need more than one session to see complete, long-lasting results. How many sessions you need will depend on your skin’s current condition and your goals, all of which will be addressed in your consultation.

Most people need at least 3 treatments to see ideal results. Consistency is important as results are cumulative, meaning the more treatments you have, the better your results will likely be.

The great news is that unlike traditional facelifts or eye lifts, a microcurrent non-surgical facelift doesn’t require any downtime at all. You can leave the spa and go directly back to work or your regular activities.

This treatment is non-invasive and causes no pain or side effects, but following your microcurrent facial, skin care is essential. You are welcome to return to your regular activities immediately, but please try to keep your skin clean and free of makeup for at least a day if possible. 

You might feel a bit sleepy after your treatment, but usually that wears off in about 20 minutes. 

What To Do After Your Procedure

As with all facial treatments, be sure to wear sunscreen following your session. We recommend wearing an SPF of 30-50 every day of your life!. Make sure you drink plenty of water as this will help your skin heal, and also help wake you up if you’re feeling drowsy.

What Not To Do After Professional Dark Eye Bag Treatment

After your treatment, try to avoid direct sunshine. Wear an SPF of 30-50 if you need to go outside. If you can, try not to wear any makeup the day of your treatment.

After you’ve had a microcurrent facial to reduce puffy eyes, you’ll likely notice that your face looks fuller and firmer. This is because the facial will increase the blood circulation to your skin. You may also be slightly red, but that should fade within a few hours. 

Over time, and the more treatments you have, you’ll notice the effects of the treatment taking effect. Within a week to two weeks, you’ll notice your skin firming and tightening, your face appearing more contoured, and your eye bags and puffiness around your eyes disappearing.

After your treatment, you might feel a little bit sleepy but you should feel back to normal in about 20 minutes.

If you’re prone to looking dark around the eyes, you likely can’t truly remove them completely. However, you can have excellent results if you continue to get regular treatments. When you stop your treatment plan, it’s possible that eventually your dark circles will return, so be sure to complete your full series of treatments.

You’ll find that results of our microcurrent non-surgical facial are cumulative, meaning that the more treatments you have, the better your results will be. Your aesthetician will help you understand how many treatments you’ll need to look and feel your best.

There are very few negative side effects from microcurrent facials. They have always been considered extremely safe. However, you may notice a few physical changes after your treatment that you should be aware of.

Side Effects

Following your treatment, you may feel sleepy, similar to how you might feel after a massage. It’s unlikely but possible that you may feel slightly nauseated as well. This is because your muscles and lymph system have been highly stimulated and your circulation has increased. Your body has detoxified and removed a lot of waste products very quickly. Generally, these symptoms dissolve within a few hours of treatment. 

If you notice any adverse side effects, drink plenty of water and rest.

Microcurrent facials are considered extremely safe and for good candidates, side effects are extremely unlikely. For healthy candidates, a microcurrent facial series is typically very well received and produces excellent results. However, people who experience any of these contraindications should not have a microcurrent non-surgical facelift.

• Epilepsy or seizure disorders
• Pacemaker or other electronic implants
• Blood clots (thrombosis)
• Metal plates or implants in the treatment area
• Phlebitis
• Cancer (previous or current)
• Cardiovascular issues
• Braces, recent dental work
• If you are under a physician’s care for any kind of disorder or disease

Pregnant or nursing women should not have a microcurrent facial. Those with HIV/AIDS should refrain from having a microcurrent facial.