Are my eye bags from fat or fluid? They're worse in the morning but never completely go away. (photo)

August 31, 2018
Asked By:cadicat in Gastonia, NC

I'm 41 years old and I've had them for years. They're worse in the morning but never completely go away. I have a lot of allergies and sinus problems. When I press on the bags I feel bone. I also have high, prominent cheekbones and very low fat on my cheeks.

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January 14, 2022

Answer: You likely have a combination of eye bags caused by fat, and by sinus and allergy issues if they go from bad to worse

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Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 14, 2022

Answer: You likely have a combination of eye bags caused by fat, and by sinus and allergy issues if they go from bad to worse

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Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 4, 2019

Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella); Lasers (Fraxel/CO2); Renuvion; Microneedling/PRP; Peels

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 4, 2019

Answer: Dark Circles/Eye Bags/Wrinkles -- Fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella); Lasers (Fraxel/CO2); Renuvion; Microneedling/PRP; Peels

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 5, 2018

Answer: Treating Eye Bags? Fillers or surgery

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2018

Answer: Treating Eye Bags? Fillers or surgery

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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September 5, 2018

Answer: Under eye treatment

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 5, 2018

Answer: Under eye treatment

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 2, 2018

Answer: Under eye fat bags, worsened by fluid

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 2, 2018

Answer: Under eye fat bags, worsened by fluid

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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