Non Surgical Way to Remove Under Eye Puffiness? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Non Surgical Way to Remove Under Eye Puffiness?

I am 24 years old and I am self concious about taking off my glasses because it is so puffy underneath my eyes. Is there a non surgical way to remove the under eye puffiness?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jscott in Atlanta, GA
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Treatment options for under eye puffiness depend on why you are puffy

Some young people look puffy below their eyes and what they are seeing is a family trait toward an overactive orbicularis muscle (the one that closes your eyes). This presents as a ridge just below the eyelashes. There is no treatment for this other than possibly a couple of drops of Botox. Below that level, there can be some puffy fat showing. This is uncommon in a young patient but may be a familial trait. Sometimes it just LOOKS like there is extra fat when actually there is a... more
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Yes it's possible

Given that you are so young, I think you have a few options. It really depends on what the extent of your puffiness is - as we all age, the membrane that retains your lower eyelid fat weakens and gradually allows a bulge to form behind your eyelids. This is often made worse by a relative depression along the bone below your eyelid (which is referred to as a tear trough deformity) - one thing to consider as non surgical option is a filler (ie, Restylane works well here) to fill up the tear... more
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Nonsurgical way to remove eye puffiness

There are no nonsurgical ways to remove under eye puffiness. But it certainly can be smoothed with the use of fillers. I would try this and I prefer Restylane for this. Good luck!

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