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Is there a way to prevent or minimize the under eye bags/puffyness that occurs as we age?

MomoTheSirMay 19, 2017
Is it possible to prevent or minimize the under eye bags that form as we age. For example, can diet, excercise, retin A, sunscreen, etc slow down the formation of eye bags as one ages?

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Dr. Paul Nazemi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on May 20, 2017
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Dr. Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 20, 2017
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