Hi, I'm a healthy 27 year old. All my recent blood tests have been spot on. I exercise 4-5 days a week. In the past year I went from zero eye bags to what I currently have, and I'm not exactly sure why. Recently (past 3 months) i've been experiencing sinus problems which I believe are causing dark circles under my eyes (shiners). Please advise as to what the best method to get rid of these bags. Thanks in advance!!
May 6, 2012
Answer: Treatment of eye bags and dark circles
Thank you for the photos! They are helpful, but a full exam is necessary to see if the bulge under the eye is more prominent with pressure on the closed upper eyelid. This helps to tell if the bulge is fat or fluid. Treatment would depend on that finding. In general, fat is best removed surgically...especially in a young person. Injections to camouflage fat may make it technically more difficult for surgery in the future. In a young person, the cause of this is unlikely a result of anything you do. In may be genetic. Eating well, sleeping well and exercise may not make a significant difference in your appearance if the cause is genetic. Likewise, if the problem is related to allergy or sinus problems, diet, sleep and exercise may play a negligible role. It is best to see an Otolaryngologist/Facial Plastic Surgeon, who can thoroughly evaluate the structure and function of your nose and sinuses, to determine what role (if any) they are playing on your eyelids. Hope this is helpful.
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May 6, 2012
Answer: Treatment of eye bags and dark circles
Thank you for the photos! They are helpful, but a full exam is necessary to see if the bulge under the eye is more prominent with pressure on the closed upper eyelid. This helps to tell if the bulge is fat or fluid. Treatment would depend on that finding. In general, fat is best removed surgically...especially in a young person. Injections to camouflage fat may make it technically more difficult for surgery in the future. In a young person, the cause of this is unlikely a result of anything you do. In may be genetic. Eating well, sleeping well and exercise may not make a significant difference in your appearance if the cause is genetic. Likewise, if the problem is related to allergy or sinus problems, diet, sleep and exercise may play a negligible role. It is best to see an Otolaryngologist/Facial Plastic Surgeon, who can thoroughly evaluate the structure and function of your nose and sinuses, to determine what role (if any) they are playing on your eyelids. Hope this is helpful.
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