Under eye bags and ridges: how can I smooth out and soften the under eye ridges and bags? (Photos)

Dark under eye circles can make you look tired and older than you are. I would use a combination protocol that includes topical Melarase creams first, followed by a combination of injectable fillers, fractional laser, and RF to blend out the eyelid hollowness and tighten the skin. 
Recommended Creams: Melarase Brightening Kit
MelaClenz
Melarase AM
Melarase PM
Melapads
Replenish Retinoid Cream
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

This is a great question.  A mini facelift or midface lift specifically is a great option for many people to correct this. The recovery & downtime is very minimal. There are usually no drains, most people can go out the same day, you can shower the next day, there're no scars behind the ears and you can wear your hair up anytime and most patients take no pain medicine. There are never any guarantees of course with any procedure whether it is surgical or nonsurgical in nature. Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many nonsurgical options to consider although surgery usually gets the most improvement specifically of the molar bags.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of mini facelifts and eyelid lifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.  

Fillers do a nice job of adding volume to disguise under eye irregularities.  There are several fillers that can be used.  The treatment is done at the office and the results can last up to one year.  I recommend meeting with an expert injector in your area for a consultation.  Sunscreen is recommended daily as well.

Thank you for your question about wrinkles and bags under your eyes.  As we get older, we lose volume and collagen in the skin on our faces.  One solution that would address this concern would be injectable Fillers.  One product that is beneficial for this area, also known as tear trough, would be Voluma, Vollure, Lyft, or Defyne.  They are hyaluronic acid (HA) products that add volume to the cheek area.  By adding volume to this area, it will minimize the shadow that is giving the appearance of dark circles or bags under your eyes.   
To be sure fillers are right for you, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

There are a couple of things that can help soften the lower eyelid area. A lower eyelid blepharoplasty can help soften the puffiness. Fillers can help to fill in the hollow area.