Signs of Aging Around the Eyes: Eye Bags and Dark Circles with Aging
Our under-eye area experiences the effects of aging similar to the rest of our face and body, characterized by the weakening and loss of structures and tissues, a process known as atrophy. As we mature, we lose collagen in our skin and the supportive structures beneath it, including bone, muscle, and fat. This often leads to fat shifts, where we lose fat under our facial skin while seeing a redistribution of fat to other body areas, such as the abdomen. A major factor contributing to the appearance of eye bags is precisely this loss of support beneath the skin, which leads to changes in skin shape. What causes eye bags and dark circles? Under-eye bags and dark circles are often observed where there is a deepening crease under the eyes, known as the tear trough, which is frequently exacerbated by a loss of support in the mid-face or malar area.…
