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Exercises to Help Get Rid of Eye Bags | Reduce Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Puffy Eyes

Exercises to Help Get Rid of Eye Bags | Reduce Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Puffy Eyes

Research has suggested that regular exercise might preserve skin youthfulness and reverse the signs of aging in individuals who begin exercising later in life. Typically, as we age, our skin undergoes noticeable changes such as wrinkling and sagging, attributed to the thickening of the epidermis outer layer and the thinning of the dermis beneath. These alterations, distinct from sun damage, were once thought inevitable due to aging.  People over 40 who engage in consistent physical activity have significantly healthier skin, resembling the skin composition of much younger individuals. Further intriguing findings from the research have emerged that when sedentary participants aged 65 or older began a regimented exercise program, leading to improved skin biopsy results, which are more comparable to those of much younger people,  after just three months. This transformation is believed to be linked to increased levels of a substance called IL-15, which stimulates the process of exercising…

Is There a Difference in Treatment Options for Under-Eye Bags VS Dark Circles?

Different Treatment Options for Under-Eye Bags VS Dark Circles?

Is there a difference in treatment options for under-eye bags vs dark circles? Yes – however often having under eye bags is the cause of worsening pigmentation in the under eye area . So in many cases treating the under eye bags will improve the darkness under the eyes . Less commonly the pigmentation and dark circles is a medically related or a skin condition.  What Causes Under Eye Bags and Dark Circles Under-eye bags are frequently most characterized by the loss of supportive structures beneath the skin, contributing to creases and darkness in the under-eye area. This loss of under-skin supportive structures, notably muscle, bone, and fat loss or repositioning, plays a major role in the development of eye bags. Under-eye bags are synonymous with puffy eyes, dark circles, and a tired appearance around the eyes, resulting from a variety of factors.  Aging can also lead to the loss…

Are Allergies Causing My Under-Eye Bags? Reducing Puffy Eyes and Getting Rid of Bags

Are Allergies Causing My Under-Eye Bags? Reducing Puffy Eyes and Getting Rid of Bags

The appearance of under eye bags can be caused by a number of things including stress, lack of sleep, and allergy symptoms. There are many ways that allergies can enhance bags or dark circles around the eye as well as cause swelling or puffiness in the area.  Inflammation, Fluid Retention, and Puffy Under-Eye Bags Allergic reactions in the body can lead to puffiness, excess fluid, and swelling around and beneath the eyes, worsening the appearance of under-eye bags. Essentially, the body’s immune response triggers inflammation and swelling, contributing to a puffy under-eye area and accentuating bags or dark circles. Allergies Impact on Sleep Quality Allergies can significantly impact sleep quality, which, in turn, can exacerbate congestion and inflammation, ultimately affecting the appearance of bags under the eyes. A lack of sleep disrupts the body’s natural fluid rebalancing and detoxification processes, which may make the area around the eye become swollen. …

9 Lifestyle Changes That Can Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes

9 Lifestyle Changes That Can Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes

Under-eye bags and dark circles are related to volume changes that deepen the crease under the eyes, often making the area appear darker. The under-eye support system, consisting of fat, muscle, and bone, can be disrupted by time, age, and lifestyle choices. Loss of any of these tissues can lead to increased creasing. Genetics and aging, alongside lifestyle and health, are significant factors in the shape and creases under the eyes. Additionally, the under-eye area has a lymphatic drainage system, which plays a role in fluid retention, balance, and immune function. Impacts on this system, hydration levels, or immune response can affect the under-eye shape and crease. Common lifestyle changes affecting under-eye shape and creasing include: Diet and Nutrition: Excessive salt intake can affect body hydration and increase puffiness. A Mediterranean, whole plant-based diet with minimal meat, processed, or packaged foods is beneficial and may help reduce the appearance of…

How Do I Choose the Right Treatment for my Under-Eye Bags?

How Do I Choose the Right Treatment for my Under-Eye Bags?

Selecting the optimal treatment to minimize the appearance of under-eye bags requires an understanding of the causes and evaluating the benefits of available treatments. The EyeRise under-eye filler method stands out as an effective solution for those looking to rejuvenate and restore the youthful appearance of the area around the eye, avoiding  more invasive and permanent surgical procedures like blepharoplasty.  READ MORE: Blepharoplasty vs Filler: Choosing the Right Solution for Under-Eyes and Tear Trough Understanding Under-Eye Bags and Their Causes Under-eye bags are mainly attributed to the loss of supportive structures beneath the skin, leading to wrinkles, creases and darkness. This deterioration of under-skin structures, including muscle, bone, and fat, is a key factor in eye bag formation. These bags are associated with puffiness, dark circles, and a fatigued appearance, exacerbated by aging, fluid retention, lack of sleep, allergies, and genetics. As the supportive structure weakens, the skin’s elasticity and…

Under Eye Filler Treatment Options: Everything You Need to Know

Under Eye Filler Treatment Options: Everything You Need to Know

There are many different approaches and prices for removing under eye bags and dark circles with fillers. Why is that? The range is so wide due to many different factors such as buying an individual filler VS a comprehensive treatment plan, type of filler, the provider’s experience, and more. Single fillers can be priced at $1,000 or less while using multiple fillers per side over multiple visits can cost several thousands of dollars in the cost of the dermal fillers alone, but allows for a more comprehensive and natural result. Dr. Stephen Bracci has been treating under eye bags for more than 20 years and is one of the leading experts in the field. The under eye area is one of the most difficult areas of the face to treat with fillers and commands years of experience and a large volume of successful treatments. Under Eye Filler Treatment Area How…

What is Eye Bag Surgery, Lower Lid Blepharoplasty?

What is Eye Bag Surgery, Lower Lid Blepharoplasty?

Eye bag surgery, also referred to as lower lid blepharoplasty or lower lid eyelid surgery, – is a cosmetic procedure used to correct sagging skin or wrinkles under the eye. As we age, we lose muscle, bone, and fat, which causes the skin under our eyes to wrinkle and sag.  People may select an eye bag surgery “blepharoplasty” procedure alone, or combine it with a face lift, or a plastic surgery for the brows or upper eyelid. A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure performed by an oculoplastic surgeon and may result in weeks of downtime and runs the risk of infection and/or permanent scarring. There are many reasons why people select a blepharoplasty surgery, however depending on your under eye bag condition you may be a candidate for a non-surgical eye bag procedure with cosmetic injectables.  At VERVE this procedure is called the EyeRise™ created and performed by Dr. Stephen…

CAN YOU GET RID OF EYE BAGS NON-SURGICALLY?

New scientific medical techniques now provide patients with the option to remove eye bags and dark circles non-surgically. Cosmetic filler injections applied with a specialized instrument called a cannula is an effective and safe non-surgical treatment for the removal of bags under the eyes. Dr. Stephen Bracci, a board-certified physician in New York, New Jersey, and Miami has treated thousands of patients with his EyeRise procedure and has perfected the technique as an option to surgical procedures.

DO COOL TEA BAGS REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF UNDER EYE BAGS?

Cool tea bags placed under the eye are a temporary fix for reducing the appearance of under-eye bags. Tea bags do temporarily reduce inflammation in the under-eye area, but do not provide a long term solution since once the teabags are removed the inflammation reappears within an hour or less… How does the application of cool items to the skin reduce inflammation and swelling? Any cool item like ice, frozen vegetables, or a cool tea bag causes vasoconstriction, a reduction of blood flow in the area the cool item is applied. When blood flow is restricted there is less fluid retention and in turn less inflammation and swelling in the area. Are there risks in applying a cool compress or ice to the skin? When cold compresses or ice are applied for too long they can cause frostbite, burning of the skin. The risk of frostbite increases when there is…

When you are seeking an expert you can trust for full facial rejuvenation and eye bag elimination, Verve Medical Cosmetics offers the most focused non-surgical solutions.

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