Is laser treatment for dark circles painful?
Jan 24, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
Laser treatment for dark circles is painful, but the pain is generally mild. This procedure uses a long-pulse far-infrared laser emitted by a laser device, which directly targets the subcutaneous pigmented areas, breaking up the pigment particles so they can be expelled from the body through metabolism. It can also improve skin metabolism, thereby achieving the effect of removing dark circles. The general reference price for laser treatment for dark circles is 2000–8000 yuan per session.
Generally, laser treatment for dark circles is painful, but the pain is mild. This procedure uses a far-infrared long-pulse laser emitted by a laser device that directly targets the pigmented areas beneath the skin, breaking up the pigmented particles, which are then expelled from the body through metabolism. It can also improve skin metabolism to effectively reduce dark circles. The usual reference price for laser treatment for dark circles is 2,000–8,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically seen within 5–7 days. This procedure should be performed at a qualified hospital. Detailed analysis is as follows:
During the treatment, the laser beam briefly contacts the skin, producing a mild sensation of heat and pricking, similar to the feeling of a rubber band lightly flicking against the skin. This discomfort is usually brief and mild, and does not significantly interfere with the treatment. To reduce pain during the procedure, a professional physician will perform a thorough skin assessment and communicate with the patient beforehand to understand their pain tolerance level, and will implement appropriate pain-relief measures—for example, applying topical anesthetic cream or using a cooling device to reduce skin sensitivity, as well as adjusting laser parameters to minimize discomfort.
After treatment, mild redness or bruising around the eyes may occur, which is a normal reaction and typically resolves naturally within a few days. Exposure to ultraviolet light should be avoided after treatment, and proper care of the eye area is important. Cosmetics should not be used temporarily. Additionally, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and proper skincare routines can help prolong the treatment results.
