Under Eye Bags and Stretched Skin?

Acute changes in eyelid bags can be caused by water retention from medications. Check with your physician if this is a possible side effect.

If changing medication and limiting salt intake does not correct this injections of fillers or fat below the lids will help to diminish their appearance.

Please consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making any treatment decisions.

Premature bags under the eyelids can be very annoying to anyone let alone a young person like you. Although there may be genetic predisposition, many factors can accentuate formation of these bags. Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, smoking and alcohol use can definitely exacerbate. Any inflammatory process can also result in edema in certain areas of the body. I have seen these bags more in a person being overweight, having thyroid disorder and orbital inflammatory disorders. The septum behind the eyelid skin and muscles which keeps orbital fat at its proper location may become week from different stresses and lead to bulging of lower eye as well as skin laxity. I would recommend careful evaluation in your case prior to any surgical intervention.