Eye bags are considered to be a normal part of the aging process. The tissues around the eyes, including some muscles that support the eyelids, are getting weaken with age. The process can cause saggy skin and the natural fats to fall into the lower eyelids which makes puffy eyes. It is also possible to collect fluid under the eye that will cause swelling. Several factors may lead to this condition: fluid retention, because of salt consummation or changes in hormone levels, not having enough sleep, allergies, and dermatitis (especially if the area is red and itchy), etc. One of the most common causes of eye bags is familial genetics. People can identify other members of their family, like their parents who have had a similar problem.
Bags under the eyes include swelling, saggy skin, or dark circles. Rather, the eye bags are considered to be a cosmetic problem. In rare cases, they can be a sign of the medical condition. Home remedies, such as cold compresses may help relieve puffy eyes but these are not effective long term treatments.
Home remedies and tips for eye bags
Some home remedies can help to reduce the swelling around the eyes:
- Put used green tea bags over your eyes. You can also place the bags in the freezer to enhance the effect;
- Put a cool compress or iced water, and take a short rest with closed eyes;
- You can use raw potatoes or sliced cucumber for the same effect;
- Apply Aloe Vera gel under the eyes and let it dry for 10-15 minutes;
- Drink enough water – at least 8 glasses a day;
- Sleep on a comfortable pillow. Slightly raised pillow may prevent fluid retention;
- Don’t eat too much salty food;
- Use sunscreen with an SPF at least 30 and wear sunglasses
Ways to remove eye bags effectively
Home remedies may not work long-term if the eye bags are hereditary. There are two different ways that one can treat puffy eyes. The first method is to inject a filler underneath where the fat is poking out, to smooth the puffiness. There is a smooth contour from the lower eyelid to the cheek. The alternative method is to remove the fat with surgery with a procedure that is called the lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Either of those options is a good option, depending on the patients, situation and what they desire but they cannot be done at home – you should visit an aesthetic clinic with good reputation like Cambridge Therapeutics for instance.
Non-surgical Eye Bag Removal in Singapore
Non-Surgical Eye Bag removal in Singapore is a procedure that uses injectable fillers to refresh the eye area. Fillers are products that bring volume to the face and they can also be used for wrinkles. The most common kinds of fillers are hyaluronic acid fillers, Juvederm family and the wrestling family. A downtime for filler is usually two to seven days. Why is that because some people react differently from the injection itself. Some people get a lot of bruising and swelling just because of their nature. Some people are more sensitive than others, but some of them don’t get any downtime.
What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a procedure for the removal of fat or loose skin and muscle tissue from the upper or lower eyelids. It can correct sagging skin that overlaps the upper eyelid, as well as puffiness and bags under the eyes by making specific changes to skin, fat, or muscle. The result comes of fat of lower eyelid pushing forward. The surgeon often makes an opening below the lower eyelash line where can remove excess fat through this incision. The incision sometimes is made inside the lower lid to remove only the excess fat, and to allow for essentially no scar and excellent results. Also, the procedure can be combined with laser skin resurfacing to improve droopy lower eyelid skin and rejuvenate the collagen. After the procedure, the patients will notice a more youthful or rested appearance.
After the Blepharoplasty the patient can have some bruising and some discoloration around the eye because there is a lot of little vessels and so most should anticipate one week off and no makeup. The result is no puffiness and smooth skin. Surgical blepharoplasty is a one-time procedure.
Is Blepharoplasty painful and how safe is it?
The tissue under the eyes is delicate but not overly painful. The patient may feel like a bruise meets a sunburn for a week.
Like any plastic surgery, there is going to be some risk but it’s fairly small. Usually, eyelids work very well. The recovery process normally depends on the person and what does he or she do, but In general it’s about a week.
The recovery is a gradual process and the scars can remain pale pink about a few months, after that they will turn into invisible. The results will be better-defined eyelid and the surrounding region, and a more alert and rejuvenated appearance.
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