Are eye patches effective for under-eye bags?
Nov 28, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, the effectiveness of eye patches on under-eye bags depends mainly on the severity of the bags. For mild under-eye bags, eye patches are usually effective; however, for severe cases, they may not be effective. It is advisable to maintain adequate sleep, practice good eye hygiene, avoid excessive eye strain and pulling of the eye skin, maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and apply eye cream for care in the morning and evening.
Generally speaking, whether eye patches are effective for under-eye bags mainly depends on the severity of the bags. For mild cases, eye patches are usually effective; however, for severe under-eye bags, their effect may be minimal. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Eye patches are a type of eye care product that typically contain ingredients that moisturize the skin around the eyes and improve microcirculation. If the under-eye bags are mild and caused by staying up late, fatigue, or eye swelling, using eye patches can temporarily improve the appearance of the bags. Through hydration, moisturization, and slight tightening effects, eye patches can make the skin around the eyes appear firmer and smoother.
However, if the under-eye bags are severe, especially if they are fat-type or mixed-type bags, the effects of eye patches may not be very noticeable. Fat-type under-eye bags are caused by fat accumulation beneath the eyes, while mixed-type bags may involve both fat accumulation and skin laxity. For these types of under-eye bags, laser treatment can be considered under a physician's guidance. Laser treatment works by using thermal and light effects to target the under-eye area, liquefying and reducing orbital fat while stimulating collagen production in the skin, thereby tightening the skin and improving under-eye bags and wrinkles. The approximate cost of laser under-eye bag removal ranges from 2000 to 6000 yuan per session, and improvements are typically visible within 1–3 months after the procedure, although side effects such as localized redness, swelling, and pain may occur.
In daily life, it is important to maintain adequate sleep, practice good eye hygiene, avoid excessive eye strain and pulling or tugging at the eye skin, maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and apply eye cream both morning and night for proper eye care.
