Under-eye bags refer to the slight swelling under the eyes, which forms the shape of a tiny bag, caused by fluid retention, lack of sleep, ageing or some kind of allergies. With the increase in age, muscles and tissues around the eyes tend to become weak. Due to the weakness, the fat moves forward and pools beneath the eyes. This creates a saggy look.
Causes:
The area below the eyes may look puffy because of under-eye bags. Various causes behind these are:
- Lack of sleep,
- Aging,
- Fluid retention; usually upon waking up due to high salt intake or dehydration
- Allergies,
- Smoking,
- Genetics,
- Thyroid,
- Excessive alcohol consumption,
- Sun damage, etc.
Remedies and treatments:
Getting rid of these eye bags becomes significant as our face does not look fresh and youthful because of these fat eye bags. The face looks more rejuvenated when there are no undereye bags. A few remedies that may help include applying tea bags, using cold compresses if the bags are due to lack of sleep or taking anti-allergy medicine if it is because of any allergy. You may use retinol if the bags are due to ageing factors. Removing makeup and wearing sunscreen every day proves beneficial for preventing as well as treating under-eye bags. Having collagen-rich foods may help give youthful skin and thereby decrease the undereye bags. Foods rich in vitamin C are a good source of collagen. These are:
- orange,
- broccoli,
- strawberries,
- red peppers; etc.
Cutting back on food which has high salt content can help eliminate these bags under the eyes. Eating foods rich in iron can help in getting rid of the eye bags if it is due to iron deficiency. If these home remedies and changing diet do not help, you can consult a cosmetic expert. They will guide you about various treatments available. Various non-surgical treatment options include:
- Dermal fillers: filling can be done by dermal fillers or by your own fat for a natural filling. It requires expertise to handle the procedure, as it can be dangerous because it is a sensitive area.
- Microneedling:
- Laser therapy
- Chemical peels
Whereas surgical treatment includes Blepharoplasty, which is an eyelid surgery. It can be performed from the inner side of the eyelids or from the skin side, and it requires a cut under the eyelashes.
The aftercare includes cold compresses, sun protection, avoiding strenuous work, elevating your head, etc.
Recovery process:
Non-invasive treatments such as topical creams or fillers can be recovered in just a few hours or a couple of days. In surgery, though the procedure results in quick recovery, it may take some time to heal the treated area, as it can be bruised for a couple of days. Due to the local anaesthesia and IV sedation, the patient may be discharged the same day. But the final result may take a few days to months to show up. You must use sun protection or avoid staying in the sun to avoid pigmentation.
Conclusion
VJ Clinic holds more than 3 decades of experience in cosmetic procedures. You can visit for under-eye treatment and get it done at an affordable cost. Our expert team of doctors will guide you through various treatments for under-eye bags, from non-surgical to surgical ones. We have the best plastic surgeons who perform every procedure with great precision. Start your journey of having a youthful face with a fresh look in your eyes with us.
