How to Get Rid of Eye Bags

Eye bags, the annoying big brother of dark circles under your eyes. You could be full of energy for the day but still look tired... thanks, eye bags.

But there's no reason you have to just live with them if you don't want to. You can try quite a few things, including some at-home remedies and some in-clinic treatments that can help with your eye bags.

So keep reading to learn how you can bust the bags under your eyes, if you're sick of looking tired.

Eye Bag Causes & Solutions

Unsurprisingly, there are a few different causes of eye bags. Knowing the cause of your eye bags can impact how you treat them. Not all eye bags and not all treatments are equal, so this is key.

Aging

The muscles and connective tissue throughout your body weaken as you age. This causes the under eye area to sag, and fat deposits can move into the under eyes. This causes characteristic and constant eye bags that a clinic can treat.

You'll need fat dissolving treatment in many cases for eye bags caused by aging. Reducing fat is the simplest and often most effective treatment method.

A few non surgical and surgical treatments can help here for a full result:

1. MesoSculpt C71 fat dissolving injection to target fat reduction. This restores the level and smoothness under the eye as the fat dissolves. MesoSculpt C71 is a great treatment option for eye bags caused by excess fat pads.

2. Exilis contouring could be great as well to strengthen the under eye area. Increasing collagen production improves the "scaffolding" effect of collagen. This supports the tissue to prevent further loss of structure. You can use this in all areas of the body too, not just the under eyes.

3. Under eye or eyelid surgery is also possibly a good option for long term results. Just make sure you fully understand the surgical procedure process, risks, and recovery to avoid any surprises!

With that said however, you can delay this effect of aging. You can do this with treatments, products such as eye creams, or even by following a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Some people recommend facial massages too. These help by stimulating blood flow to your skin, which is certainly good for you. But, there's no scientific evidence backing it at the moment.

Dermal fillers can help after reducing eye bags if you have lost volume in the skin under your eyes. But, we don't recommend tear trough filler as a primary treatment for eye bags.

Fluid Retention & Poor Sleep

Fluid retention is a common cause of eye bags, as it builds up and begins to "lump" under your eyes. This could be because of not drinking enough water or consuming too many foods high in salt. We've also included poor sleep here as it can also cause fluid retention too.

This gives the classic "puffy eye" appearance that you may have experienced after a long night! These may also improve and worsen day to day for many people, unlike eye bags caused by aging.

You can manage eye bags from fluid retention & poor sleep at home, and in clinic with treatments.

At Home

1. Cold compresses as simple as a wet washcloth can help reduce eye bags caused by fluid retention. Simply hold them gently to your under eyes for a few minutes. The cool compress will stimulate lymph circulation and release of excess fluid.

2. Try reducing salt in your diet if you're aware you consume a lot of salt. Salts are essential for the body's function however, so don't eliminate salt entirely. Reducing processed foods in your diet is a great idea here!

3. It sounds counter-intuitive but drinking more water can help reduce fluid retention. The recommended guideline for adults is 6-8 cups per day.

4. 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night can help reduce puffiness too. This helps your body to regulate hormone levels that are responsible for shedding excess fluid.

5. Avoiding smoking is a simple but effective way of reducing eye bags, if you're a smoker of course.

In-Clinic Treatment

1. Some treatments in clinic such as LPG Endermologie can help with draining fluid retention. This will help with eye bags, but also increase collagen in your eye area for a preventative aging result.

2. Vitamin IV drips or shots also make their way into this list, indirectly. Some people are naturally great sleepers, and others not so much. A Vitamin drip with ingredients such as zinc and magnesium can help you fall asleep and sleep deeply. Perfect if you're not a great sleeper like me!

Alcohol

Alcohol can indirectly cause eye bags too. While it also causes eye bags by increasing fluid retention, it deserves it's own slot.

It deserves it's own slot because it needs a little nuance. We're not going to tell you to stop drinking alcohol altogether, that would be unrealistic. But drinking alcohol in moderation is a great idea to prevent eye bags. Plus you'll avoid all the other negative health effects of it simultaneously.

We're here to enjoy our lives ultimately, but we can enjoy everything in moderation too.

Allergies

The last thing we'll mention, albeit briefly, is allergy induced eye bags. This can range from mild to severe puffiness, and a medical professional should diagnose it.

A doctor may prescribe medication for an allergic reaction; we wouldn't recommend managing it by yourself.

Treating Your Eye Bags

In most cases the best place to start is with a consultation with a medical professional. But, you can make a start today by just adopting a more healthy lifestyle. Look for free consultations, like we offer at Dr Hala Medical Aesthetics, to avoid hefty consultation fees.

You'll get an assessment to learn what's causing your eye bags, so you can be confident in your treatment or at-home solutions.

We hope this has been helpful, but understand that you may still have some questions. We love answering questions at Dr Hala Medical Aesthetics, so don't be shy. Click the button below, fill out the form, and one of our expert team will get back to you as soon as possible.

I Have a Question About Eye Bags