how to get rid of bags under eyes

Ways to Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes

Using a cold compress for 10 - 15 minutes, one to two times daily, will help get rid of the bags under your eyes for a short period. Many “how to” sites recommend cucumber slices or refrigerated spoons. It is the cold that reduces swelling, so why put good produce on your face? This treatment won’t get rid of your under eye bags completely, and it will only work for a few hours; however, keeping the swelling down consistently will slow down the development of larger bags under your eyes – it will lessen the stress and stretching your skin endures each day.

Out of all the bizarre folk remedies, application of frozen or chilled green tea bags may be one of the few that can actually get rid of bags under eyes. Most people apply them directly to the under eye bags for 10 – 15 minutes on a daily basis. Green tea bags work because they contain a natural anti-inflammatory called EGCG. As with a cold compress, this remedy will only get rid of bags under your eyes for a short period, but the relief will make a difference over time, slowing down under eye bag development.

You may need to address your water retention to get rid of the bags under your eyes. Depending on genetics and anatomical features, individuals store excess fluids at different places throughout the body; for some, excess fluid pools beneath the eye lid, causing under eye bags. To combat water retention, you’ll need to reduce your sodium intake, drink plenty of water (dehydration causes water retention), get adequate exercise, avoid alcohol and severe diuretics, and eat a balanced diet. If you are suffering from water retention due to PMS, eating frequent small meals and taking Pamprin can help.

If you’ve got the clams, cosmetic fillers are a long-lasting way to get rid of bags under eyes. There are many different types of cosmetic fillers. There is collagen, Botox, Juvedern, Restylane…and on and on. Restylane, in conjunction with small amounts of Botox or collagen, is the safest and most common treatment for under eye bags. Restylane is made of non-animal derived hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in the human body, and it is biodegradable. During the procedure, Restylane is inserted under the eye bag with a small syringe, effectively getting rid of the indentation under the eye. This procedure will get rid of bags under eyes for six months to a year, and sometimes longer.

Surgery is the only permanent method to get rid of bags under the eyes. The most common is the eye lift (blepharoplasty), which consists of inserting a small probe into the eye bag and melting the fat. If there is any excess skin, it is pulled taut with a minor tuck. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is less invasive, as the incision is made behind the eyelid, into the fast-healing conjunctiva, and smoothing is completed with a laser. Of course, there are many surgical techniques for removing under eye bags. Keep reading to learn more about things to consider before going under the knife.