Bags Under Eyes
Bags under the eyes are a natural sign of aging. As people age, the production of collagen and elastin, which helps support the skin's firmness, decreases. Fat cells around the eyes, which used to be filled with collagen and elastin, begin to sag and move into the lower eyelids, causing a puffy look.
Bags under the eyes are generally harmless and are more of a cosmetic concern.
At-home remedies can help lessen the look of bags under the eyes. However, cosmetic procedures can give quicker and more permanent results.
Symptoms
Temporary and mild swelling
Saggy tissues underneath the eyes
Dark circles (bruising or shadow-like look)
What Causes Bags Under the Eyes
Aging is the main factor that causes the under-eye area to appear puffy and swollen. Other factors that worsen the effect include:
Lack of sleep
Allergies
Unhealthy diet (high in sugar, salt, and processed foods)
Smoking
Heredity
Fluid retention
Our physicians and aestheticians provide free consultations to get a better understanding of patients’ skin conditions and to determine skin care goals as well as create a personalized skin care plan.
How to Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes and Dark Circles
Lifestyle and Home Remedies
There are some tips that you can apply at home to reduce the appearance of slight dark circles and under-eye bags including:
Get enough sleep
Avoid smoking
Use of makeup
A cool compress
Adjust diet by reducing salt intake
These tips are safe but would take time to see the effect and can only be temporary remedies. Results might not be immediate and noticeable if dark circles are serious and visible.
At Lazaderm Laser & Aesthetics, we provide multiple non-invasive procedures that effectively treat the appearance of under eyes bags and dark circles.
Dermal Fillers and Injectables
Fillers are recognized injectables that bring patients immediate and noticeable results with no downtime. Our aestheticians and providers inject the fillers to add volume to the problem areas and generate a more youthful and smoother look.
Our Medspa in Chandler, AZ uses a wide variety of FDA-approved dermal fillers to meet the specific needs of each patient. Dermal fillers often contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally occurs in the body, and our providers will use a more concentrated version to inject under the eyes to fill the area and add the necessary volume. The fillers and other injectables can temporarily (9+ months) mask dark circles and under-eye bags until the fillers are completely absorbed by the body.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser Skin Resurfacing has proven its effectiveness in the last 15 years. The procedure ablates the top layer of the skin to reveal healthier and smoother skin. At our aesthetic clinic, we use Erbium Laser Resurfacing, a non-invasive ablative method, to help target under-eye concerns. By applying the heat energy at the cellular level, the appearance of dark circles and eye bags will be less visible. In addition, the technology also boosts the production of new collagen, which helps to regenerate skin cells and results in a youthful look.
Bags Under Eyes Treatment in Chandler, AZ
Book a free consultation with one of our providers to learn more about which treatment will work best for you. Our doctors and aestheticians will look at your conditions, needs, and aesthetic goals to determine the best treatment plan for you.