Under-eye bags
Treating puffiness & dark circles
Puffiness and dark circles are often confused. “Real” bags are pouches that form when excess fluid, fat or skin builds up under your eyes. Dark circles occur when blood vessels shine through the thin skin under your eyes, resulting in a blue or purplish haze. When people complain about their puffiness, they are usually talking about dark circles.
What are the causes of puffiness and dark circles?
To address puffiness and dark circles at their core, it is important to determine their cause.
– insufficient sleep
Lack of sleep is the most obvious cause of puffiness and dark circles. This is because during sleep, the lymphatic system drains fluid and waste products. If you do not get enough sleep, this system cannot do its job properly and fluid and waste products can accumulate under your eyes.
– insufficient drinking
Your body is about 60% fluid. Sufficient drinking allows your body to properly drain fluids. When you don’t drink enough, your body retains fluids. This can then accumulate under your eyes. On the other hand, a lack of moisture can actually cause the skin under your eyes to thin, revealing a blue- or purple-colored haze.
– genetic predisposition
Have you tried everything to reduce your puffiness and dark circles, but nothing seems to work? You may be predisposed to this. In fact, in some people the eye socket is anatomically too small, making you more likely to suffer from puffiness. In that case, unfortunately, the above solutions will not help.
– stress
Stress can make you unable to fall asleep at night or more likely to turn to unhealthy foods, alcohol or a cigarette. This in turn can promote the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.
– age
Age unfortunately comes with defects. As you age, the elasticity and firmness of your skin decreases and your skin becomes thinner.
– Smoking and (excessive) alcohol or caffeine intake
Alcohol and caffeine are diuretic. Therefore, drink alcoholic and caffeinated beverages in moderation. Do you smoke? Quitting smoking makes you more beautiful. When you stop smoking, your skin gets better blood flow, reducing puffiness and dark circles under your eyes. Moreover, you make more collagen when you stop smoking. Collagen is necessary for supple and firm skin.
Moisture bags & fatty bags
Bags of fluid and bags of fat are two common causes of puffy eyes, but they have different causes and treatment options. Bags of moisture are caused by fluid accumulation under the eyes, often due to factors such as lack of sleep, allergies, high salt intake or hormonal changes. These bags are usually temporary and can diminish with simple measures such as raising the head side while sleeping, cold compresses and reducing salt in the diet. Professional treatments for fluid puffiness include lymphatic drainage massages, the Oxygen Power Facial, Infuzion treatments and various peels.
Fat puffiness, on the other hand, results from an accumulation of fat under the eyes. This may be genetic or a natural part of the aging process. Fat puffiness is usually permanent and requires more invasive treatments. Non-surgical options include fillers that fill in the area around the puffiness to create a more even appearance. Longer-lasting results may require surgical procedures such as blepharoplasty, which removes excess fat and skin to achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Dark circles due to pigmentation can be treated with the ME-Line and our unique Inkless Therapy.
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