How to Get Rid of Under Eye Bags
Eye bags, those pesky pouches under your eyes, can make you look tired and older than you feel. While bags under your eyes might not affect your vision or health, they can certainly be bothersome. However, if you’re seeking ways to diminish the puffiness around your eyes, rest assured there are both temporary and long-lasting solutions available.
Most Common Causes of Eye Bags
Eye bags can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, ageing, fluid retention, and lifestyle habits like lack of sleep or excessive alcohol consumption.
In understanding the underlying causes behind puffy eyes, keep in mind the following factors:
Dietary Influence: A high-salt diet can prompt water retention, resulting in noticeable swelling around the eyes.
Allergic Reactions: Allergies can induce congestion and inflammation, contributing to under-eye puffiness.
Health Conditions: Certain medical conditions, like thyroid issues, may lead to eye swelling.
Genetic Predisposition: Under-eye bags can be an inherited trait, passed down through generations.
Ageing Effects: As part of the natural ageing process, skin and muscle firmness diminishes over time, potentially accentuating puffiness around the eyes.
Understanding the Causes of Under-Eye Bags as We Age
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and one common manifestation is the development of under-eye bags. Over time, the skin around the eyes naturally loses elasticity due to a decrease in collagen and elastin production. This loss of firmness can cause the skin to sag, leading to the formation of under-eye bags. Also, with ageing the distribution of fat beneath the skin changes. In some cases, fat pads that normally support the eyes can shift or protrude, creating a puffy appearance under the eyes.
Aging can also affect the body’s ability to regulate fluid balance. This can result in fluid retention, particularly in the delicate tissues around the eyes, leading to puffiness and swelling. Other reasons include the loss of muscle mass as the muscles supporting the eyelids may weaken with age, contributing to the appearance of sagging skin and under-eye bags. Additionally, alterations in facial bone density and structure can impact the contours of the face, including the area around the eyes.
Ways to Get Rid of Eye Bags
From topical creams and serums to minimally invasive procedures like lipofilling and laser therapy, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Lipofilling
This procedure can be a game-changer, lipofilling works by transferring fat from other parts of the body to the area under the eyes, plumping up the skin and reducing the appearance of hollows and shadows caused by eye bags. Laser therapy is another popular non-surgical option, stimulating collagen production to tighten and rejuvenate the skin around the eyes.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
In more severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to effectively address eye bags. Procedures like blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, are useful when there are significant fat pockets that need to be removed. However, they do not usually fix the entire issue. The aim of the procedure is to remove excess fat and skin from the lower eyelids, which can help to smooth out the area and provide a more youthful appearance. At our clinic, this procedure is carried out under general anesthesia and does not require an overnight stay
Why Choose the Cormac Joyce Clinic?
At the Cormac Joyce Clinic, we understand that each patient is unique, which is why we take a personalised approach to every treatment we offer. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care and support throughout your entire journey, from consultation to recovery and beyond.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to eye bags and rediscover a youthful look and enhance your natural beauty, schedule your consultation with us today.
