What Is The Reason For Eye Bags Under The Eyes ?

Eye bags, or the puffiness or swelling of the eye area, are a common problem that besets many people, especially with advancing age. Though often a benign sign, it can give one the appearance of tiredness or advanced age, thus requiring many to look for either treatment or baggy eye cures. Knowledge of the underlying causes may help in identifying the most suitable treatment alternatives. 

Some reasons behind eye bags and how they can be treated.

1. Aging and Loss of Skin Elasticity

The aging factor is one of the main causes of having eye bags. As people age, the tissues and muscles around the eyes become weakened. Elastin in skin disappears, and the supporting fat of the eyes flows towards the lower eyelids, thereby causing puffiness. The fluid does tend to collect and fill the swollen appearance because it does not maintain its natural elasticity and tone.

Further, aging causes thinning of the skin, and the blood vessels underneath are more visible in this way, which makes dark circles or puffiness around the eyes more prominent.

2. Genetics

Genetics is a significant contributor to the formation of eye bags. Chances are, if your parents or grandparents have baggy eyes, you are likely to have it, too. 

The hereditary tendency might influence how your skin wrinkles, the condition of the collagen in your skin, and the tendency of this fat to accumulate under your eyes contributing factors for puffy eyes.

3. Lifestyle Habits

Some lifestyle habits increase the tendency of one to develop eye bags, including:

• Poor sleeping habits: can also lead to fluid collection under the eyes and, in some instances, contribute to puffiness. The skin under the eyes may darken, and this contributes to the swelling of puffy bags.
• Salt intake: Taking excess salt is one of the common causes of swelling in various body parts, especially around the eyes, as the body retains large amounts of salt.
• Smoking: Smoking accelerates some of the aging on the skin and can also weaken the thin skin around the eyes which can accentuate puffiness.
• Alcohol: Alcohol dries up the skin, which may lead to the areas below the eyes looking sunken or sometimes even puffy

4. Allergies or Sinus Problems

Histamines could be released by allergies to the body, which may bring about swelling, redness, and itchy feelings within the eyes. 

Rubbing those itches when this happens causes additional irritation and increases the puffiness of the eyes. Congestion or swelling around the eyes is usually caused by sinus infections and, therefore baggy eyes.

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5. Fluid Retention

Fluid retention, or edema, is another common cause of eye bags. Fluid retention can result from various causes, including hormonal changes due to menstruation and pregnancy, diet, or even sleeping positions that have tendency to sleep in a position that tends to shift fluids under the eyes. For instance, sleeping flat at night accumulates fluid around the lower eyelid.

6. Sun Exposure

Chronic exposure to the sun damages the collagen and elastin fibers of your skin and causes premature aging. Subsequently, when the skin of the eyes has undergone the same destruction, it can cause a sagging appearance and make puffy bags under the eyes appear worse.

7. Any Underlying Medical Conditions

Sometimes, baggy eyes might be the symptom of another medical condition, for example, thyroid or kidney issues. Diseases that create conditions leading to water retention or which undermine the healthiness of the skin under the eyes cause the disease commonly referred to as puffiness.

Treatment for Sagging Eyes

Once the most common reasons for eye bags are known, there are various treatments that can be undertaken to minimize their occurrence:

Lifestyle Changes: Lifestyle habits can greatly diminish or even completely remove the appearance of eye bags. Such habits include getting adequate rest, low salt and alcohol intake, and smoking abstinence.

Home Remedies: Apply cold compresses or chilled spoons directly on the eyes to lessen swelling. Another way to prevent fluid from accumulating in the lower eyelids during sleep is by raising up the head.

Topical: The OTC creams, which contain ingredients such as caffeine, retinol, or hyaluronic acid, are applied on the skin, reducing puffiness and firming it up. Applying creams with caffeine narrows blood vessels further and reduces swelling; retinol increases the production of collagen.

Medical treatments: Laser treatment, fillers, or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can be done for more stubborn cases. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty addresses these concerns by carefully removing excess fat and addressing muscle laxity. 

In some cases, the surgeon may redistribute fat to achieve a smoother appearance. This smoothes the under-eye area, reducing the appearance of shadows and restoring a more youthful vibrancy to your look.

Allergy treatments:  In cases where allergies are the cause of eye bags, then the general cause can easily be treated with antihistamines or allergy medications, thus removing the symptoms.

Conclusion

Eye bags, whether due to aging, genetics, lifestyle habits, or environmental factors, are common. Understanding the cause of your puffiness can help you choose the most appropriate treatment option. For persistent or severe eye bags, consulting a board certified Plastic Surgeon can help you find the best solution.

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