How to get rid of puffy bags under your eyes

 

 

Are you annoyed by unsightly puffy bags under your eyes? Are you tired of how tired and old the bags under your eyes make you look?

Here are a number of options you can use to make your bags under your eyes look smaller.

What are bags under the eyes?

Bags under the eyes occur when weakened and sagging skin slackens and forms a bag. Fat pads under the eyes then slide down and fill the space.

Excess fluid in the body can also accumulate there, making the lower lids look even more puffy and swollen. And also dark circles and discolored skin under your eyes highlight bags even more.

Unsightly bags under the eyes are primarily a cosmetic problem and are usually harmless. However, sometimes they can be a sign of a medical condition.

Usually bags under the eyes are more noticeable in the morning because fluid has accumulated under the sagging skin overnight.

What causes lachrymation?

The main reason for bags under the eyes is aging. As we get older, fat deposits and collagen, the main component of connective tissue in skin, muscles and other parts of the body, recede.

Lower collagen levels cause the skin and underlying muscles throughout the body to lose elasticity and tone. This sagging is most noticeable around the eyes because the skin there is very thin.

Other factors that contribute to the development of bags under the eyes are u. a. Water retention and chronic medical conditions such as thyroid disease, infections, allergies or else stress, eye fatigue, smoking, lack of sleep and congenital factors.

If the swelling is too severe or painful, itchy, red, or does not go down, get it checked out by an eye doctor.

Remedy for bags under the eyes

The first step in choosing a treatment is a diagnostic examination of the bags under your eyes.

For example, if the bags under your eyes are due to aging or are hereditary, cosmetic plastic surgery may be your best option.

You need to know in advance that cosmetic eye surgeries that are performed solely to improve the appearance of the eyes are not covered by statutory health insurance.

When bags under the eyes are due to environmental or health issues, often a few simple home remedies or lifestyle changes can help improve the appearance:

• Make sure you get enough sleep, an average of 8 hours a day.
• Sleep with your head in a slightly elevated position to prevent fluid from accumulating around your eyes.
• Do not drink anything before going to bed and do not consume salt during the day.
• Place a damp, cool washcloth as a compress on your eyes, preferably when you are sitting upright. Alternatively, you can apply cucumber slices or cold, moist tea bags to relieve swelling.
• Keep your allergy symptoms under control by avoiding triggers and taking prescription or over-the-counter allergy medications.
• Use cosmetic concealers to cover dark circles under the eyes.

A popular home remedy for relieving bags under the eyes is to use hemorrhoid creams. Yes, indeed.

Hemorrhoid creams contain phenylephrine, which constricts blood vessels and can temporarily tighten the skin under the eyes. This will reduce the bags under your eyes. However, be careful not to get the cream in your eyes, as it can irritate them.

If you smoke, try to stop. Not smoking is not only good for your overall health and vision, it also slows collagen loss, which leads to thinner skin. If you have bags under your eyes removed by cosmetic surgery, the wounds will heal faster if you do not smoke.

There are also wrinkle treatments and skin therapies that aim to tighten the skin under the eyes and reduce puffiness. The list includes chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing and injectable dermal fillers.

You should discuss the benefits, side effects and risks of all the above options with your ophthalmologist, ophthalmic plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon.

Surgical removal of bags under the eyes

If you have tried some or all of the above treatments for bags under the eyes and are not satisfied with the results, you may want to consider a more permanent solution.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can smooth and tighten the skin under your lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty can be used to treat puffy or drooping eyelids.

Blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids to treat bags under the eyes is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia and sedation. In some cases, general anesthesia may be used.

Before surgery, the surgeon will mark the area under the eye to indicate where he or she will make the incisions. Usually the incisions are made in the lower eyelid or under the eyelashes.

Once the incisions are made, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin before suturing the incisions closed with tiny self-dissolving sutures. The desired result is smoother, "lifted" skin.

Recovery after surgical removal of bags under the eyes

It is important to follow the surgeon's instructions after surgery for the best possible recovery. Cold compresses applied regularly over a 48-hour period help reduce puffiness and discomfort. Prescription ointments and eye drops should be used as directed by your surgeon to promote healing and prevent infection.

In the days immediately after surgery, expect swelling, bruising and dry eyes. Protect your healing skin and eyes with dark-tinted sunglasses when you go outdoors. Avoid physical exertion for at least one week after the operation.

For most people, swelling and bruising subside significantly after 10 to 14 days, so you can go out in public feeling comfortable. Always call your eye doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms or pain that could indicate post-surgical problems.

All operations, no matter how small, are associated with risks. Potential risks associated with blepharoplasty include the following

• Bleeding en
• Bruises
• Pain
• Infection
• Numbness to the touch
• Skin discoloration
• Bulges along the cutting lines
• Poor recovery, especially in smokers
• Droopy upper eyelid

It takes at least six weeks to fully recover from eyelid surgery. Discuss any symptoms with your surgeon or ask him or her questions during follow-up visits.