Michelle Ng

Having bags under the eyes: how to remove them?

Puffy eyes and bags under the eyes are common in both men and women. They are more of an aesthetic inconvenience than a sign of a serious health problem. Simple remedies or cosmetics can help reduce them.

Description of bags under the eyes

The bags under the eyes correspond to a swelling of the lower eyelid. They may be transitory when you wake up or may become more permanent as you age.

They should not be confused with dark circles, which are rather a darkening of the skin due to poor blood circulation or a hollowing due to the refinement of the skin under the eye.

Treatment and prevention: what are the solutions?

Under-eye bags are primarily an aesthetic discomfort, but are generally not serious and do not require medical care. However, you can consult aesthetic doctors for eye bag removal in Singapore like https://www.shensclinic.com/services/korean-scarless-eyebag-removal-surgery/ if the swelling is severe and prolonged over time, or if it is accompanied by redness, itching or pain and also if it affects other parts of the body, such as the legs. A medical examination will then make it possible to exclude more serious causes, such as thyroid disease, infection or allergy.

If you are embarrassed by the aesthetic aspect, there are simple remedies:

such as applying cold compresses around the eyes to reduce swelling;

also take care of your lifestyle and in particular your sleep. Eight-hour nights are ideal for most adults;

you can also think of raising your head slightly with a pillow during the night, to avoid the accumulation of lymph on the face;

don't forget to remove your make-up before going to sleep;

Watch your diet, especially salt intake, as it promotes water accumulation;

Finally, do your skin a favor and limit your consumption of alcohol and cigarettes.

If the puffiness persists, many cosmetic companies offer creams and lotions to reduce the swelling of the skin.

In the elderly, when bags under the eyes are associated with swelling of the upper eyelids and obstruct vision, surgical treatment may be considered to reduce the excess fat.

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