Can the fat in under-eye bags be massaged away?
Nov 18, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
To remove under-eye bags, it is recommended to visit a正规 hospital and undergo transconjunctival blepharoplasty under the guidance of a qualified physician. This procedure involves making a small incision inside the lower eyelid's conjunctiva to remove excess fat, followed by careful suturing to tighten the skin around the eyes and eliminate under-eye bags. The typical reference cost for transconjunctival blepharoplasty is 6,000–12,000 yuan per session.
Generally speaking, whether the fat in under-eye bags can be massaged away mainly depends on the cause of the under-eye bags. If the under-eye bags are caused by excessive eye use or staying up late, the fat in the under-eye bags can usually be dissipated through massage. However, if the under-eye bags are caused by loose skin, the fat may not be dispersible. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:
When the eyes are overused or when one stays up late for a prolonged period, the blood circulation around the eyes is easily affected, leading to fluid accumulation in the eye tissues and forming temporary edematous under-eye bags. At this time, the substance in the under-eye bags isn't truly accumulated fat, but rather fluid and inflammatory substances. Therefore, appropriate massage can improve blood circulation around the eyes, accelerate the drainage of fluid and inflammatory substances, and thus eliminate the under-eye bags.
With aging, the skin around the eyes gradually loses elasticity and becomes loose. This kind of skin laxity causes the fat tissue below the eyes to lose structural support, leading to the formation of under-eye bags. In this case, the fat in the under-eye bags has already formed a relatively fixed structure with the surrounding skin and tissues. Therefore, simple massage cannot change this state of fat accumulation, nor can it disperse the fat in the under-eye bags.
If one wants to remove under-eye bags, it is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo transconjunctival blepharoplasty under the guidance of a professional doctor. This procedure involves making a small incision inside the lower eyelid conjunctiva to remove excess fat, followed by meticulous suturing, achieving the goal of tightening the eye skin and eliminating under-eye bags. The general reference price for transconjunctival blepharoplasty ranges from 6,000 to 12,000 yuan per session. Relief is usually noticeable within 1–2 weeks after surgery, although symptoms such as wound pain and inflammation may occur.
