How Can I Get Rid of Eye Bags and What Causes Them?

A Bag of Tricks for You

Are you getting enough rest? Do you follow a healthy diet? Sometimes, even when you are doing everything right, you keep waking up with bags under your eyes. If this situation has been going on for a while, it is time to upgrade your home remedies and consider a more permanent cosmetic solution. At Northeastern Plastic Surgery, we are getting to the root of the problem and offering a solution to get rid of eye bags for good.

What Defines Eye Bags?

Have you ever woken up and noticed puffiness around your eyes? That swelling is what is referred to as an eye bag.  While rarely do they indicate a medical problem, they can make you self-conscious because they make you look as if you haven’t rested, older, and make your eyes look smaller.

What Causes Them?

Some of the most common reasons you wake up with bags under your eyes include:

• Maturity. Growing old tends to increase the appearance of eye bags. As time goes by, the skin under your eyes gets less full, which means your skin gets puffier so as to compensate.
• Genetics. The extent of your eyebags can often be traced back to your parents. You’re more likely to have excessive eye bags if the issue runs in your family.
• Poor sleep patterns. Getting your beauty sleep cannot be underestimated. If you aren’t getting the shut-eye you need, you might wake up with puffiness and dark circles as well, which only highlight your eye bags.
• Fluid retention. Retaining fluid from allergies or from consuming too much salt can cause your skin to swell and bags to appear under your eyes.
• Dehydration. On the other hand, dehydration makes the skin around your eyes appear baggy and sunken.
• Skin irritation. The skin under your eyes is very sensitive and delicate, therefore, if it gets irritated, eye bags can develop. Forgot to remove your make up before going to bed? The next morning you are sure to wake up puffy.

Say Goodbye to Eye Bags with Blepharoplasty

Making small adjustments to your lifestyle and making moisturizer and under-eye cream a part of your skincare routine can greatly improve the appearance of eye bags. However, if your bags are the result of aging or genetics, you will most likely have to address the issue with a surgical procedure. At Northeastern Plastic Surgery, we perform blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery to give our patients back their well-rested look.

By removing fatty deposits and excess skin under your eyes, this revolutionary procedure can solve the problem with just some minor incisions. Additionally, while it’s primarily a cosmetic procedure, it can also improve the field of vision in people whose sagging upper eyelids obstruct their visual field.

The Procedure to Get Rid of Eye Bags

During a lower blepharoplasty, the surgeon makes an incision just below your lower eyelash line to remove excess skin. He or she may also use an incision hidden inside your lower eyelid to correct issues and redistribute or remove excess fat.

As an outpatient procedure, it is performed in an office setting and you can go home the same day, without the need of an overnight stay. It usually only requires local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Recovery includes a bit of swelling and bruising, but most patients are back to work and their daily activities after some days.

At Northeastern Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fodero can combine this procedure with other facial rejuvenation treatments to further enhance your appearance.

We understand how important your body is to you, and we want to help you love it even more. For that, we use the latest plastic surgery techniques. Our friendly and helpful staff will answer any questions you may have.

If you live in Florham Park, NJ, or the surrounding areas, contact us today to learn more about our cosmetic treatments and how they can be the change you’re looking for. Book a consultation by calling (973) 295-6565 or sending a message online.