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How do I eliminate these eye bags? (Photo)

valera27Aug 1, 2017
I am 18 years old for as long as i can remember ive always had these bags under my eyes. I dont know if it was due to my eczema or allergies from pollen. But what ever i do they do not go away. When i press it down it feels like bubbles popping.

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Dr. Darab Hormozi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Aug 24, 2017
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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 9, 2017
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Dr. Summit Kundaria, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Aug 2, 2017
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