Under Eye Bag

An under eye bag problem can occur at any time in a persons life and, if particularly visible, can be quite distressing. Because the problem is not only confined to the elderly, although it can increase as we age and the skin becomes looser and thinner, it is important to try to discover exactly what may be causing the under eye bag in the first place.

Some people find the under eye bag is more prominent first thing in the morning. This is normally due to the ‘pooling’ of liquid in the area overnight (a condition also known as edema). One way to prevent this is to sleep in a slightly elevated position and ensure that the circulatory system is functioning at an optimum level. Another reason as to why the under eye bags are worse at this time may be simply due to a feather allergy, in which case a change to non-allergenic bedding can be made.

If the under eye bag is because of thinning skin in the already delicate eye area, it may be useful to use an over the counter cream to help combat the problem. Whilst no cream can make the skin thicker, those that are formulated specifically for the under eye bag problem contain toners that tighten and cool the skin, thus making the underlying fat cells less noticeable and therefore the eye area less puffy. It is important though to ensure the cream is for this purpose; any cream designed for wrinkles may have the reverse effect of plumping the skin, exacerbating the problem instead.

In very severe cases, or even simply because the under eye bag is particularly undesirable, the consumer can seek out a more permanent surgical solution, known as blepharoplasty. Obvious it is important in this case to absolutely ensure that the puffiness is not caused by any underlying illness, and that the surgeon used is reputable qualified in this specific field.