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My 5 Year Old Has Developed Eye Bags

asked 1 year ago by ladydebdeb in VA
Latest answer by Guy Massry, MD
Question viewed 177 times
Tags: age 17 or under, male, allergy, causes

They seemed to develop when he turned 5 about 6 months ago. No, I'm not gonna do anything about it, but I'm curious why that happened. He's a boy, and is not allergic to anything.

5 answers to My 5 Year Old Has Developed Eye Bags

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Simple answer is genetics.

This has to do with facial structure at the top of the cheeks.  It is very unlikely to be related to allergies, or sinus issues.  So-called allergic shiners are a myth.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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5 yr old with eye bags

If your son's eye bags seem to have started abruptly, he should be evaluated by a physician.  While you say he's not allergic to anything, he may in fact have some low grade environmental allergy or even a sinus problem that is causing what you see around the eyes.
Malik Kutty, MD

Sugar Land Plastic Surgeon
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Eye bags in 5 year-old

Most Likely these are developmental changes related to your child facial growth. They may change with time. It is important to differentiate true eyelid prominence, from those below the eyelid (upper cheek). That being said, everyone is different and if you have noticed a drastic change - I have found that mom's always know. You should have him seen by the pediatrician who can tell you more, and suggest further evaluation if needed. Best of luck more
Guy Massry, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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No a 5 year old doesn't have eye bags

No, the bags in your 5 year old boy is due to swelling, not herniated fat which is what eye bags are.  I'd ask your son's pediatrician to do a workup to see what's causing the swelling of his lower eylids.  He may be allergic to something that he touched and then rubbed his eyes.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eye bags in a 5 year old

There is some swelling of the tissues in the lower eyelid area. This is probably entirely harmless and will settle down with time, but there IS a possibility of some allergic reaction or low grade infection. I would recommend seeing an ophthalmologist just to be on the safe side.
Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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