While people often view under-eye bags as cosmetic concerns, everyday home and lifestyle tips alongside professional treatments may help reduce the swelling without requiring major medical procedures.
Causes of Under Eye Bags
- Sleep issues: Insufficient sleep allows fluids to accumulate beneath the eyes
- Allergies and sinus problems: Cause sinus tissue swelling
- Tobacco use: Nicotine disturbs sleep and damages skin elasticity
- Alcohol use: Dehydrates the body, weakening under-eye skin
- Aging: Weakened muscles allow fat to sink beneath eyes
- Salty foods: Increase body fluid retention
- Makeup residue: Overnight makeup irritates delicate tissue
- Sun exposure: Damages skin cells and collagen
- Heredity: Genetic predisposition to puffiness
Professional Treatments
Multiple treatment options address under-eye bags, including chemical peels and fillers which can improve tone, tighten, and rejuvenate the skin. Laser resurfacing uses both ablative and non-ablative approaches — ablative removes outer skin layers to stimulate collagen, while non-ablative produces subtler results with a shorter recovery.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery is another option for under-eye bags, removing excess fat through small incisions performed under local anaesthesia. This is typically considered when non-surgical options have been exhausted.
Product Recommendations
Carisma Spa recommends Phytomer marine extract products for managing under-eye puffiness at home alongside professional treatments.
Interested in exploring your options? Speak to our team about which treatment is right for your skin.
