Q Sunken eyes run in my family. Make-up just makes them appear more obvious. Am I doing something wrong or is there a more permanent solution?

Tracey,Dundee

ADR AAMER SAYS: Sunken eyes are often caused by a combination of ageing, allergies and dehydration. When you lose fat from ageing, the skin under the eyes is thinner and looks more wrinkled. Light hitting a hollow can often give the impression of shadows if make-up is not applied correctly. A treatment called Pelleve helps stimulate collagen, which improves skin tone. From £170 a session, a course of three treatments is recommended for best results. I like to combine this with Restylane Skinboosters Vital Light hyaluronic dermal filler. The two treatments work beautifully together for very natural results, lasting up to one year and immediately plumping the delicate skin. It’s a tricky area to treat, so go to an experienced practitioner. From £750 for the two treatments. LESLEY SAYS: Slender faces and extreme weight loss can exacerbate under-eye hollows. Eye creams keep the skin moisturised, but do little to plump the tear trough. The best way to mask hollows is by using foundation or concealer. Use one that matches your skin tone to provide a smooth base and conceal darkness. Then, with a flat brush, sweep a concealer two to three shades lighter than your skin tone in the deepest part of the hollow. Lightly blend out the edges. Try Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, £3.99, and CYO Brush with Brilliance Highlighting Concealer, £5. Over-the-counter retinol, like Pixi Retinol Eye Cream, £22, will help improve the quality of your lower eyelid skin, but it can take up to six months to see a difference.