How to get rid of under-eye bags

Jul 17, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My friend has very noticeable under-eye bags, and he says it's due to genetics from his parents. Recently, he has wanted to remove the under-eye bags. How can one get rid of under-eye bags?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai

Lower eyelid bags are usually caused by heredity, aging, skin laxity, fat accumulation, or prolonged lack of sleep. There are several methods to address lower eyelid bags:

1. Cold compress: Applying ice packs or washing the face with cold water can relieve eye fatigue and swelling, help constrict capillaries, and improve lower eyelid bags.

2. Massage: Gently massaging the skin around the lower eyelids can promote blood circulation, reduce blood stagnation, and improve both lower eyelid bags and dark circles. Eye cream or massage cream can be applied before massaging.

3. Use of eye cream: Choosing an eye cream containing ingredients that reduce swelling and tighten the skin can improve the condition of lower eyelid bags and the surrounding skin.

4. Non-surgical treatments: Radiofrequency skin tightening, laser therapy, or microneedling offered by medical aesthetic clinics can stimulate collagen production and improve skin laxity.

5. Surgical treatment: For severe lower eyelid bags, eyelid bag removal surgery (blepharoplasty) may be considered.