Tranexamic acid is a synthetic amino acid that is used in treatment of dark circles and melisma under the eyes. It prevents the formation of melanin which causes the skin dark colour in addition to enhancing the process of collagen protein formation in the inner layers of the skin .
Using Tranexamic acid in the treatment of dark circles and melisma under the eyes has been approved by FDA in USA in 2019 after many clinical experiments , research , and studies that proved its ability to get rid of the dark circles safely .
People who are eligible for Tranexamic acid as a treatment
- Those who want to get rid of the dark circles under their eyes and have more bright and beautiful skin .
- Those who have dark circles under their eyes and they are dissatisfied from the results they had from laser technology or other treatment techniques .
- Those who don’t want to have laser treatment sessions
The doctor usually discusses the possible treatment methods with the patient in which the doctor specifies the most appropriate methods which may vary from one patient from the other .
How does the process of Tranexamic acid injection happen
The doctor starts by cleaning and sterilizing the area under the eyes . The he puts topical numbing cream to prevent feeling the pain or discomfort during the injection process . After being sure of the anesthesia process , the doctor starts injection the area with many small shots of injections under the eyes in the internal layers of the skin ( Dermis layer ) . When finishing the injection process , the doctor applies moisturizing cream on the injected area to prevent drying and peeling of the skin .
How does Tranexamic acid injection work
Tranexamic acid prevents the formation of The melanin pigment in the skin which is considered the reason of the dark color in the skin . Day after day after the injection process , the patient will have more bright beautiful skin as a result of getting rid of the accumulated pigments in the skin naturally. Tranexamic acid , also , has the ability to enhance collagen protein production in the inner layers of the skin that will helps in skin tightening and wrinkle removal . Moreover, collagen protein has the ability to strengthen and producing new capillaries which leads to more youthful skin .
Number of treatment sessions by Tranexamic acid
The patient needs only one treatment session that is not more than 30 minutes maximum .
People who are not eligible to use Tranexamic acid as a treatment
- Those who have excessive allergy to any of the materials used in Tranexamic acid
- Those who are colour blinded or who have any problems in capillaries in the area of the eyes
- Those who might or had strokes , heart attacks in the past.
- Those who have a history of Epilepsy
- Those who have and kidney diseases or been infected in kidney or bladder.
Possibility of injection during pregnancy or breastfeeding period
Research and studies proved that Tranexamic Acid injection doesn’t affect pregnancy or breastfeeding . However, physicians may not prefer to do any cosmetic procedures during this period and it is possible to be done after breastfeeding period .
Features and advantages of doing Tranexamic Acid injection
- It is highly safe if done and supervised by a professional experienced physician.
- As mentioned above , Tranexamic Acid injection is approved and accredited by FDA in USA in 2019
- Tranexamic Acid injection doesn’t need a lot of time , 30 minutes maximum .
- The patient’s eyes will be without any dark circles , with more fresh skin in just a few weeks after the injection .
- Tranexamic Acid injection may be used to all types of skins ; oily or dry , light or dark skins .
Side Effects of treatment using Tranexamic Acid injection
- It may lead to Peeling in the out layers of the skin because of exposing the skin to dryness.
- Some red spots may appear but they will disappear within one or two days after the injection .
- In some rare situations , the patient might feel blurred vision , dizziness or being unbalanced .
- In some cases , the patient may feel itchy few hours after the injection .
- Some blood drops may appear at the injected area which is considered a normal side effect to the injection .
The patient need to check up with the doctor immediately if any of the side effects mentioned continues for a week .
Prior to the Tranexamic Acid injection
The doctor examines the skin carefully . Then , he specifies the most appropriate method of treatment . If he decided to do Tranexamic Acid injection , the doctor then review the patient’s medical record and history to assure that the patient hasn’t taken and medication that might lead to blood clotting such as Diosmin or any other medicine .
Post to the Tranexamic Acid injection
The patient gets more bright and beautiful skin since he notices disappearance of dark circles around the eyes after 12 days of the injection. This is due to stopping the melanin formation process in addition to allowing the body to get rid of the accumulated pigments in the skin and building collagen protein and capillaries formation in which enhances skin lifting.
The doctor usually informs the patient some instructions and advice after the treatment session in order to get the best results while keeping and sustaining them as long as possible , Such as :
- Using skin protection cream and avoiding the harmful sun rays .
- Using vitamin C after the treatment enhances the acquired results .
- Using skin moisturizing cream to keep the freshness of the skin .
- Drinking a lot of water helps the patient to keep the skin wet .
- Keeping the injected area clean and sterile to prevent any infection through the tiny holes happened from the injection process .
- To avoid using the make-up products under the eyes for 3-5 days after the injection .
- To avoid sleeping with make -up to protect the skin from being dry .
Exposing to sun harmful rays may lead to skin burns appearance which might cause hyperpigmentation as before or even more . Therefore , doctors recommend using sun protection cream constantly in order to protect the skin and to prevent and burns or side effects .
