Dear Dr. Seckel I am a Canadian living in working in Asia. To get to the point I have dark (purple color) under my eyes closer to the nasal side. However, the darkness does not extend across the entire area under each eye. It goes down more than over. I would say over almost halfway. Likewise, the skin area in the ‘pocket’ where the upper eyelid and the nasal/forehead area meet is purple/dark. I really want to eliminate this as it is getting to the point where I avoid mirrors. I have had some laser treatment here recently. I am not sure of the procedure’s name, but to explain it a laser ‘zapped’ me (hurt too) a several times in the problem areas. I was told this was to promote collagen development and help to reduce the color intensity. However, after two sessions (a month apart, as suggested), I haven’t seen a result. Would a blepharoplasty help? I will be going to Toronto in April, and if a remedy is in sight I would be willing to travel anywhere necessary during that time. Thank you, Michael
Dear Michael,
The dark purple eyelid skin is caused by the color of the muscle underneath the skin showing through, is normal and cannot be corrected with a laser skin eyelid rejuvenation technique.
However the dark purple color at the bottom of the lower eyelid near the nose which creates dark circles under the eyes and a tired look, can be corrected with a laser transconjunctival blepharoplasty procedure which includes an arcus marginalia release and fat repositioning.
Please check the archives to the right of the screen under bags and dark cirles under the eyes to learn more about this eyelid rejuvenation procedure.
I would be happy to see you in Boston during your trip to Toronto.
For more information on eyelid rejuvenation, blepharoplasty, dark circles under the eyes and non-surgical facial rejuvenation read Save Your Face or contact me.
Thank you,
Boston, Massachusetts