Symptoms
Among the signs of bags beneath the eyes are:
- Slight Swelling
- Loose or Sagging Skin
- Shady Circles

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Causes
Bags under the eyes appear once the muscles as well as tissues supporting your eyelids degenerate. Fat that often surrounds the eyes may begin to migrate towards the area below your eyes, causing the skin to begin to sag. Furthermore, fluid may gather around your eyes, producing the appearance of bulging or puffiness. This effect is caused by or is worsened by, several circumstances, including: .
- Aging
- Fluid retention, especially right after
- Waking up or eating something salty
- Sleep deprivation
- Allergies
- Under-eye bags can pass in families if a person smokes
- Skin diseases, dermatomyositis, renal disease, and thyroid eye disease are a few examples of medical disorders.
Therapies
Different wrinkle treatments are applied to reduce the look of under-eye bags. These procedures, which could enhance skin tone, tighten the skin, and revitalize the under-eye region, comprise laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and fillers. Laser resurfacing carries the possibility of lasting changes in skin color for those with brown or Black skin (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation). Speak to your healthcare provider to determine which laser resurfacing technique reduces this danger.
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Eyelid Surgery
The cause of the bags under the eyes may be treated by eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). In general, blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) involves removing extra fat through such an incision inside the natural crease of both the upper eyelid and the lower lid. Your surgeon will customize your blepharoplasty to your unique anatomy and needs. Usually, local anesthesia is used when having surgery on an outpatient basis. Besides removing under-eye puffiness, blepharoplasty can correct:
- swollen or sagging upper eyelids
- upper eyelid skin which is overly thick and blocks your vision
- lower eyelids that are droopy can make the iris, the colorful area of the eye, appear white.
- skin growth on the lower eyelids
Treatment
Bags underneath the eyes typically just require cosmetic treatment. Home treatments and alterations to one's lifestyle may lessen puffiness. If somehow the appearance of the bulging under your eyes disturbs you, there are medicinal and surgical treatments. If everything you wish to do is look better, your health insurance may not cover the cost of treatment.

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When to visit a doctor
Although you might not like how they make you look, bags beneath the eyes are mostly unharmful and don't need to be treated medically. If the condition results in eye issues, discomfort, and headaches, and is accompanied by a skin rash, consult your doctor. Your doctor may want to rule out any further potential factors, such as thyroid illness, an infection, connective tissue disease, or an allergy, that could be causing the swelling. A doctor that specializes in eyes (ophthalmologist), plastic surgery, or eye plastic surgery may be recommended to you (oculoplastic surgeon).