Does gaining weight cause bigger under eye bags?

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I’ve gained a little weight in my face and stomach but no where else and have noticed my eye bags have gotten huge. Does this have any correlation? Will exercising reduce them at all?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Weight gain should not impact the size of your eye bags.  Exercising will not likely have an impact on their appearance.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for you.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Eye fat is not related to body weight and does not fluctuate with body weight changes. Under eye fat bags are related to genetics and aging.

Mohammed F. Ahmad, MD · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your question. Gaining weight should not affect the size of the bags under your eyes. There is not a correlation between the two.

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