Is there a nonsurgical way to remove bags from under my eyes?

I am 52 years old and I have bags under my eyes. One is worse than the other and I would like to know a nonsurgical way to get them to go away. I don't have any winkles and this is the only thing that gives my age away. Also being on a fixed income I would like to know how I can get rid of them the most cheapest way possiable. Can anyone advise of a nonsurgical solution?

3 answers to “Is there a nonsurgical way to remove...”

A: Volume Lift can help in a less invasive way

Philip Young, MD

The Volume Lift can be something that can help in a less invasive way.  This technique entails volumizing the face with no incisions and is done through small puncture holes that heal essentially imperceptibly.  Volumizing is the best way to hide eye bags without the hollow surgical look.

A: Non-surgical Blepharoplasty (eyelid)

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Non-surgical treatment of lower eyelids consists of primarily using fillers in the depression immediately below the eyelid bags. Different physicians recommend different fillers such as juvederm, restylane, and radiesse. These can be performed in the office with generally no downtime. Bruising is a possibility... more

A: Possibly, Restylane can help

Richard P. Rand, MD

If you have deep grooves below the bags, you have what are called "tear troughs."  Without surgery, these can be injected with Restylane to fill in the depth of the troughs and disguise the apprerance of the bags.  This treatment lastd about one year.  Your best advice would be to see... more

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