Bags Under Eyes Treatment

One unfortunate aspect of aging is that we lose elasticity in the skin which, combined with the effects of gravity, can cause amongst other things, bags under eyes. Treatment for the problem can range from the basic, such as homemade ‘old wives’ remedies, through to cosmetic eye surgery or expensive skin creams.

Before deciding on an under eye treatment, it should be determined exactly what is causing the problem, particularly if illness and old age can be ruled out. Because the skin under the eyes is so delicate and much thinner than other facial skin, it is usually the first to suffer through lack of sleep, bad diet or stress. Due to fluid retention, this area can also suffer from edema (fluid accumulation) and can be helped by sleeping with the head slightly elevated, to allow for better drainage.

Probably the most popular form of treatment for bags under eyes is to use a cosmetic cream or serum, of which there are many available on the market. A good skin preparation will always include astringent ingredients that stimulate and tone the under eye skin, plus a combination of anti-oxidants, moisturizers and collagen. Some serums claim to work almost instantly although these effects are usually only temporary treatments and will not help the under eye bags in the long term.

If the bags under eyes require a more permanent treatment, cosmetic surgery should definitely be considered. There are many cosmetic surgeons that specialize exclusively in eye treatments and many are now performing the less invasive laser-type procedures due to the fact that there is much less scarring and a faster recovery time for the patient.