Eye bag treatment aims to reduce puffiness or bulging under the eyes that can make you look tired, using skincare, injectable options, or surgery depending on the cause.
Why eye bags develop
With age, the supporting tissues around the eyes weaken and fat can bulge forwards, while skin loses elasticity and fluid may collect. Some people also have a family tendency to early under eye bags.
- Allergies, lack of sleep, and salt intake can temporarily worsen puffiness
- Skin thinning makes underlying fat more visible
- Shadowing in the tear trough can exaggerate the appearance of bags
- Assessment distinguishes between swelling, pigment, and true fat prolapse
Treatment options and expectations
Mild bags may respond to lifestyle changes, skincare, and occasionally fillers to soften hollows. More significant fat prolapse is usually best treated with lower blepharoplasty, which reshapes or repositions the fat and tightens skin.
- Non surgical treatments give subtle improvement but cannot remove fat
- Surgery offers a more definite change but involves downtime and risks
- A tailored plan considers your goals, health, and healing time
- Good sleep, hydration, and sun protection support long term results
