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Will a Filler or Belpharoplasty Fix my Under Eye Bags?

asked 3 years ago by MILLER2607 in LANSING, MI
Latest answer by Brian Maloney, MD
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Tags: dark circles, puffy eyes, skin

I am 33 and just started getting under eye bags 6 months ago for no known reason. I've tried everything: vitamins, sleep, allergy meds, creams, water, etc., but nothing worked. I am considering laser, possibly Thermage or just going straight to a dermal filler or Blepharoplasty. What should I do? The pic doesn't show the puff much, but this is with makeup on. I have the purple crescent coming from corner of inner eye, then above that it is puffy and lighter colored. It is crepe-like when I smile.

3 answers to Will a Filler or Belpharoplasty Fix my Under Eye Bags?

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Blepharoplasty fixes puffiness under eyes.

When puffiness is always there under the eyes, not just there sometimes, surgery to remove it is your best option. Fillers can be placed below the puffiness to soften it, but we do not want to fill the cheek area up to the puffy area.  Laser may also help to soften the crepiness, and discoloration. With your dark eye color and complexion start with non resurfacing lasers and work up to the carbon dioxide laser if you do not achieve the results you are looking for. more
Brian Maloney, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers and Blepharoplasty may both be otptions

The bags under your eyes occur for several reasons-allergies, fluid retention, loss of skin quality, the fat pocket around the eyes starting to protrude among others. It sounds like you have tried many of the typical nonsurgical treatments without much improvement. So fillers or lower eyelid surgery may be the next step for you. I see some patients who have a "hollowness" under the eyes. This is often called the tear trough deformity. If you have an area such as this the... more
James H. Schmidt, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty may be a good option, depending on the cause of the under eye bags

Hello, Under eye bags can be caused by a variety of factors, including diet, lifestyle and genetics. I see many patients like yourself who are young and healthy, and are starting to notice bags for the first time. Your approach is typical and appropriate - trying creams and getting more sleep is a good place to start. If these don't seem to be working, it is possible that the under eye puffiness is less related to fluid, and more so to the structures below your eyes. As we age, some of us... more
Thomas Buonassisi, MD

Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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