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Eye bags or puffiness are often a cosmetic concern for women and are rarely a sign of a medical condition. Drinking plenty of water and applying cold can help reduce puffiness quickly, but for persistent or bothersome puffiness, eyelid surgery may be a better option.
1. How are fat bags under the eyes formed?
As we age, the tissues around the eyes, including some of the muscles that support the eyelids, will gradually weaken and lose elasticity, forming a sunken area, causing the fat around the eyes to move to the lower eyelid, causing the phenomenon. eye bags. In addition, fluid can also accumulate in the lower eye bags causing the puffiness to become more swollen.
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2. Symptoms
Puffy eyes often have symptoms such as:
Slight swelling of the lower eyelids or large puffiness Skin under the eyes is saggy or loose Eyes with dark circles When to see a doctor?
You may not like puffy eyes, but they are usually harmless and do not require treatment. However, if swelling is severe, persistent, painful, itchy, or red, you should see your doctor to be examined and to rule out other possible causes of puffiness, such as thyroid disease, infection, or allergies.
3. Cause
In addition to age, the following factors can trigger or worsen puffiness:
May retain water, especially after waking up or after a salty meal Lack of sleep Allergies Smoking Di transmission. Puffy eyes run in families
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4. Treatment
Puffy eyes often affect the aesthetic face and do not require treatment. You can make home treatments and lifestyle changes to reduce or eliminate puffiness. If you are worried or self-conscious about puffiness, you can refer to the treatment and surgical methods below.
Medicines
If your eye bags are caused by allergies, your doctor will prescribe prescription allergy medications.
Therapies
There are many different wrinkle treatments used to treat puffiness such as: laser resurfacing, chemical peels and fillers, which can be Improve skin tone, tighten skin and rejuvenate skin in the area of eye bags.
Eyelid surgery
Depending on the cause of the puffiness, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be a treatment option for someone looking to improve their appearance. During eyelid surgery, the doctor removes excess fat through an incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. The incision is then closed with small stitches leaving an almost invisible scar. After surgery, the patient can go home for outpatient treatment.
In addition to correcting bags under the eyes, eyelid surgery can also correct:
Wide or bulging eyelids Excess skin on the upper eyelid that interferes with vision Drops of the lower eyelid causing a white color to appear below the iris Excess skin in the lower eyelid After surgery, patients need to see their doctor if there are some side effects of eyelid surgery such as dry eyes, watery eyes, pain, swelling, bruising and blurred vision. Other rare complications may include: loss of vision, bleeding, infection, eye muscle damage, corneal abrasions and drooping eyelids.
5. Prevention
The following tips can help you reduce or eliminate puffiness:
Apply cool compresses. Wet a clean towel with cool water. Sit up, apply a wet washcloth, and gently press the skin under and around your eyes for a few minutes. Do not drink water before going to bed and reduce the amount of salt in your daily diet to reduce water retention that causes puffiness. Do not smoke, as smoking can worsen puffiness. Get enough sleep. For most adults, seven to nine hours a day. Sleep with your head slightly elevated by adding an extra pillow or elevating the head of the bed a few inches. This helps prevent fluid from accumulating around your eyes while you sleep and prevents dark circles from appearing. Reduce allergy symptoms. You need to avoid allergens and try using over-the-counter allergy medications. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consulting services. and comprehensive, professional medical treatment; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.
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Article referenced source: Mayoclinic.org
