Can constant rubbing of the eyes lead to eye bags? (photo)

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I have allergies and I notice that I frequently rub my eyes when I get bad flareups. My eyelids swell and turn red. 3 questions: 1. Can this rubbing damage the orbital septum and subsequently result in orbital fat moving forward and downwards? Also, how strong is the orbital septum? 2. I have blueish discoloration + thin skin under my eyes. Does the fact that I have very thin under eye skin predispose me to eye bags? 2. I also have a negative vector. Does this predispose me to early eye bags?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Eye bags often are hereditary, however allergies can certainly be an influence.  The good news is that there are treatments that can help improve the appearance.  Fillers are used to help disguise under eye irregularities.  They can last up to one year.  The ALMI procedure uses your own tissues to help improve tone, texture, and volume to the skin.  Chemical peels and laser treatments are also beneficial in overall skin appearance.  I recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation and to learn what is best for you.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Allergies can play a role in eye bags. Under eye bags and wrinkles can be permanently corrected with surgery or temporarily camouflaged with fillers.There are great non-surgical options to fill in under eye depressions and hollowness. Using dermal fillers, a liquid eyelift can be performed. A dermal filler such as Restylane would be placed in the cheek and tear trough to hide the depression or bag underneath your eye.
Surgery would require a fat-repositioning lower lid blepharoplasty. In this surgical procedure, fat from the eye area is moved into the tear trough depression filling the actual depression.
I hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Allergies can create eye bags, along with genetics and aging. A combination approach will give the most improvement. Fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer

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