Eyes are the mirror of the soul. Unfortunately, the frames of our “mirrors” sometimes leave much to be desired, and swelling and bags under the eyes characterize us from the outside as individuals prone to excesses and abuses...
Do you want to restore freshness, youth to your eyes and gain an unsinkable reputational image? Platinental, Iskornev's laser cosmetology and plastic surgery clinic, presents a whole arsenal of procedures to get rid of bags under the eyes, up to surgical eyelid surgery, and our medical boutique offers remedies for bags under the eyes from leading cosmetic companies.
If the cause of swollen eyes is just swelling , then it is quite possible to remove bags under the eyes without surgery, using homemade compresses, specialized medications and procedures. Mesotherapy, drainage facial massage , professional eye masks , various patches and creams for bags under the eyes, which will make both wrinkles and bags under the eyes almost invisible, help with edematous hernias of the eyelids.
And one of the most effective ways to get rid of bags under the eyes is a full, healthy sleep on a low pillow or with a cushion under your neck. No less important tips for bags under the eyes are avoiding stressful situations and a balanced diet with a minimum of alcohol, spicy and salty foods, which cause fluid retention.
If dark circles appear under the eyes , according to the observations of cosmetologists, the formation of full-fledged eyelid hernias is not far off. As for hernial bags under the eyes (as a rule, they are manifested by accompanying wen on the skin and yellow or brown circles under the eyes, cholesterol deposits on the eyelids), then folk remedies for bags under the eyes are powerless in this case. The only truly effective recipe for bags under the eyes in the case of a hernia is blepharoplasty .
Causes of bags under the eyes and hernias of the eyelids
What causes bags under the eyes? For safety reasons, the eyeballs of every person are “covered” with adipose tissue - it is located in the form of tiny lumps under the eyes. Normally, they are practically invisible, but under certain circumstances they can turn into severe, unsightly eye hernias.
There can be many reasons for the appearance of hernias under the eyes. Unhealthy lifestyle: stress and overwork, alcohol and smoking, excessive salt intake, lack of sleep, excess ultraviolet radiation and, of course, age: over time, the tone of the circular muscles of the face decreases, and the skin of the eyelids, which is very thin, becomes less elastic and begins to sag. All these factors lead to the fact that subcutaneous fat irreversibly “floats”, and at the stage of formed hernias of the upper or lower eyelid, the only effective option is surgical plastic surgery of bags under the eyes.
Hernial bags under the eyes can be caused by using low-quality cosmetics or simply cosmetics not intended for the skin around the eyes. In this case, you shouldn’t wonder why there are bags under the eyes and where they came from with the “correct” daily care. Caring for the skin around the eyes , which is very delicate and thin, requires specialized products. Therefore, if bruises and bags under the eyes appear, as well as yellow or brown circles around the eyes, you must first contact a specialist who will find the real cause of the pathology and suggest ways to eliminate it.
Another answer to the question of why bags under the eyes appeared is the congenital anatomical features of the eye structure. This is the most common cause of hernias under the eyes. However, in this case, circles and bags under the eyes usually appear quite early - already by the age of 20-25.
The relationship between various types of human constitution and the shape of his eyelids is also known. For example, puffiness and bags under the eyes are more likely to form in people with a heavy build, but drooping heavy upper eyelids and bags over the eyes - on the contrary, in thin people.
The reason why bags under the eyes grow may also be diseases of the internal organs, and bags under the eyes in the morning indicate insufficient outflow of venous blood and lymph microcirculation during sleep, when the eyelids are motionless. Sometimes the eyes may swell when drinking too much at night or having too much salt in the diet.
For quite a long time, people who have obvious signs of a lower eyelid hernia mistake them for swelling caused by excess fluid in the body. But as a rule, it is quite easy to identify what exactly is expressed in a particular person - swelling under the eyes or a hernia. By the middle of the day, swelling most often goes away on its own; in extreme cases, removing such swelling and bags under the eyes with the help of cosmetic facial massage , folk remedies and professional cosmetics is not difficult. If the hernia is visible, the only answer to the question of how to remove bags under the eyes is laser blepharoplasty.
Treatment
- In the case when swelling is not a symptom of diseases of various etiologies. But only as a cosmetic problem, it is possible to eliminate swelling of the eyelids by using Pinoxide injections. This is a modern treatment used to relieve swelling and improve circulation.
- For minor swelling, it is enough to drink a diuretic to remove excess fluid from the body (Furasimide).
- In case of a local allergic reaction, it is necessary to identify the allergen and stop contact with it. If necessary, take an antihistamine (Diazolin, Suprastin).
- In the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases, depending on the pathogenesis of the disease. Antiviral (Ciprofloxacin) and antibacterial drugs (Tetracycline ointment) are used locally.
- If you suspect any disease that causes edema, immediately consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and adequate treatment
Photos "before and after"
SMAS face and neck lift, blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids. Surgeon: Iskornev A.A.
Done by Iskornev A.A.
Done by Melnikov D.V.
Prevention of edema
To prevent eye swelling, you need to know what to do:
- Strictly follow the correct daily routine, sleep at least 8 hours a day.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and salty foods.
- Try not to overload your eyes with computer work and reading, give your eyes periodic rest, and do eye exercises.
- At the first symptoms of swelling, make overnight lotions with chamomile infusion or tea bags.
- Wipe your eyelids every morning with ice cubes made from mineral water or herbal decoctions.
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Always before you start fighting edema, you need to understand their causes. If the eye is swollen and there is a suspicion of inflammation or infection, you should immediately consult a doctor.
How to eliminate bags under the eyes
The question of how to deal with bags under your eyes should be answered by a specialist.
If, during a medical consultation, the doctor comes to the conclusion that you really have signs of a lower eyelid hernia, then treatment of bags under the eyes is possible, we repeat, only surgically. And in some cases, removing bags under the eyes is impossible without another plastic surgery: for example, tightening the skin of the forehead or eyebrows, if the shape of the eyelids is changed due to their drooping. And of course, if during a medical examination it becomes clear that the cause of the bags under the eyes lies in a disease, then, first of all, it is necessary to eliminate the underlying disease, and this is what will quickly reduce the bags under the eyes.
The operation, as the most effective remedy for bags under the eyes, is incredibly popular nowadays because of its speed and safety. Eliminating bags under the eyes attracts not only women, but also men. The unsurpassed advantage of blepharoplasty is that in one procedure it is possible to remove not only hernias, but also wrinkles around the eyes (the so-called “ crow’s feet ”), change the shape of the eyes , tighten the eyelids, perform laser shaving, correct the shape of the eyes , etc.
There are two main surgical methods to cure bags under the eyes:
1. Traditional suture surgery as a remedy for bags and circles under the eyes is performed through an incision along the edge of the lower eyelid. After three days, the doctor removes the stitches, and after a month the scar is no longer visible. Typically, this method of removing hernias under the eyes is used in patients who are not very young, when the skin has lost its elasticity with age.
2. If a hernia of the upper or lower eyelid is hereditary and manifests itself at an early age, then the method of seamless transconjunctival blepharoplasty is used, in which the removal of eye hernias is carried out through the conjunctiva. This is a way to quickly remove bags under the eyes: as a rule, after one or two weeks there are no longer any traces of medical intervention.
In both cases, plastic surgery of bags under the eyes and removal of a lower eyelid hernia is an operation that is masterfully performed by Platinental plastic surgeons to the highest quality standards under local anesthesia using modern laser technologies, lasts about 20 minutes and almost never produces complications. Surgery for bags on the eyelids is successfully combined with laser resurfacing of the eye skin, smoothing it, rejuvenating it and making it much more elastic.
Our clinic also provides a full arsenal of procedures for quick rehabilitation after blapharoplasty, including eye creams from the world's leading manufacturers for supportive care.
Swelling and bags under the eyes should not make your look tired and prevent you from enjoying youth, beauty, and well-deserved success.
Relieving swelling at home
If you know what to do and follow your doctor's recommendations in time, serious inflammation can be prevented. For minor swelling caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, you can use effective traditional medicine:
- Massage the cheekbones and eyelids. Performed in a circular motion towards the ears. For greater effectiveness, fingers are moistened with essential oil. Use ice cubes made from decoctions of chamomile, parsley, and green tea. Continue the massage for no more than 10 minutes, so as not to freeze the facial skin and lead to sinusitis.
- Contrast baths, without pressing too hard with cotton pads on the skin, then rinse the eye area with cold water.
- Black tea lotions containing tannin and caffeine relieve swelling.
- To relieve swelling, use boiled potatoes or fresh cucumber, which contain substances that remove moisture from tissues. You can first wrap the vegetables in gauze or a bandage and apply them for 10-15 minutes.
Important! If your right or left eye is swollen due to stye, you cannot treat the swelling with folk remedies: warming compresses and lotions are strictly prohibited. Otherwise, self-medication will lead to the spread of infection and inflammation.
Homeopathic Solution
Homeopathic remedies, unlike traditional medicines, have a more gentle effect on the human body. This is especially important for such categories of people as pregnant women, children, and elderly people with weakened immune systems. They do not cause addiction or side effects. It should be remembered that the prescription of the drug and its dosage should be carried out by a qualified homeopathic doctor. To make an accurate choice, he must take into account how the disease manifests itself, where it is localized, how the person feels and how he behaves. The appearance of swelling on the right or left side can also be decisive for the choice of remedy.
Symptomatic homeopathic medicines to eliminate edema:
- Arsenicum album (Arsenicum album) is a homeopathic diuretic that can be used for swelling of the lower extremities and the whole body.
- Kalium carbonicum (Kalium carbonicum) is a diuretic of homeopathic origin, it is successfully prescribed for anemia; especially with swelling of the upper eyelids, including swelling between the eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Kalium iodatum (Kalium iodatum) - effective for general swelling of the body, if this swelling occurs through infiltration of connective tissue.
- Apis mellifica (Apis mellifica) - this component is used for local and general edema, a special focus is edema of cardiovascular origin.
- Arnica (Arnica) - the drug includes arnica flowers, has an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic effect and relieves swelling well.
- Lymphomyosot (Lymphomyosot) is a homotoxic drug that has anti-edema, anti-inflammatory, and lymphatic drainage effects.
Execution method
Before deciding to undergo lower eyelid blepharoplasty, many patients are interested in what the surgical technique is. The principle of lower eyelid surgery comes down to the following surgeon manipulations:
- Markings are applied with a marker along which the cuts are made.
- Incisions are made at a distance of 2 mm from the lower eyelash growth line.
- The skin is separated from the orbicularis oculi muscle.
- The muscle fibers are dissected at a distance of 1 cm.
- Fatty hernias and excess skin are excised.
- Internal and external sutures are applied.
- A blindfold is applied.
The duration of the operation does not exceed one and a half hours.
