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Eye Bag Treatment for Bags Around the Eyes?

I'm 19 and my bags are so dark and not only are they on the lower bag but around the eyes. I look like I've been punched hard.

I've tried cucumber slices but they make my eye area itchy. Can anyone recommend a remedy? Something which is cheap. Not surgery though.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by kirin in phils
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Dark circles - not all are the same

As a Facial Plastic Surgeon, I have been asked to correct under eye circles more times than I can remember… Not all circles are the same, however, and unfortunately there is no single treatment that can help all circles. So to best answer your question, let's break it down by causes. 1. Under eye circles caused by skin pigmentation Can be genetic, and may present relatively early in life. They can get worse as the lower eyelid complex looses fat and skin becomes loose and contracted... more
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Bags around the eyes

The cheapest solution is to lighten the color by using bleaching creams. One prescription cream is called Triluma. If that does not work then a medical grade chemical peel such as 35%TCA can be used. This is assuming you are caucasian. Very important for you to know that no matter what you do, sun exposure will bring the dark color back. So, buy wrap around dark sun glasses with highest quality UV coverage and wear them every day along with high quality sunscreen. This you have to do for... more

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