What treatments for bags under the eyes?

Bags under the eyes are a nightmare for many women. They don’t look good and they are difficult to cover even with makeup. So how to get rid of them?

Characteristic swellings around the eyes, the so-called bags in young people are usually the cause of fatigue, in older women – a sign of skin sagging. It is also worth knowing that unhealthy diet and insufficient hydration of the body contribute to bags. One thing is certain: they do not look good and you have to get rid of them

Causes of bags under the eyes

As mentioned earlier, puffiness around the eyes is usually a sign of overtiredness of the body, too little sleep, overwork, etc. It also often appears in people who do not care about what they eat and how they eat, and abuse alcohol and smoke cigarettes. Interestingly, a sedentary lifestyle also promotes the appearance of bags under the eyes. This is due to lymphatic stagnation, because metabolic products are not delivered to the lymphatic vessels at the right pace – they accumulate in the subcutaneous tissue, resulting in puffiness around the eyes

You should also be aware that bags under the eyes can be caused by heart disease or problems with the blood pressure system, thyroid or kidneys. So it is worth doing the appropriate tests.

Home remedies for under-eye puffiness

Puffiness under the eyes can also be removed by home remedies. First of all, immediately after waking up, drink a glass of water (and generally take care of proper hydration of the body). It is also good to ventilate the apartment or at least the room you are staying in. It is also a good idea to wash your face with cold water and use a refreshing face gel. Creams with vitamins C and K, caffeine and extracts of arnica, parsley and cornflower can also help. It is important to perform several minutes of facial massage during the application of cosmetics, then we remove excess lymph, and the face becomes more relaxed and takes on a healthy, pretty appearance

Treatments for bags under the eyes

Cosmetic treatments for bags under the eyes are very effective. One of the most popular is needle mesotherapy. It involves the delivery of active substances to the deeper layers of the skin. A qualified person performing the procedure performs micropunctures, which are designed to stimulate microcirculation once to make it start producing collagen. Mesotherapy significantly improves the condition of the skin around the eyes, it becomes tighter and not only the puffiness disappears but also wrinkles are less visible. The price of such treatment is about 300 zł.

More expensive, but also much more effective treatment for bags under the eyes is fractional_CO2 laser. It involves the use of radiation, which is divided into many small streams of energy. They make tiny holes in the skin, as a result of which the skin begins to regenerate, and therefore begins to produce more collagen. After this treatment, the skin becomes tighter and puffiness is reduced. For even better results, laser therapy can be performed combined with needle mesotherapy. The price of laser treatment varies from 700 zł to even 1200 zł

To take care of the condition of the skin around the eyes, you can also use Teosyal Redensity II. This is a popular and painless cosmetic treatment for bags under the eyes, which also helps to get rid of dark circles and wrinkles and brightens the eye area. And although the treatment is quite expensive (prices start from 1000 zł upwards), the effect lasts even for a year

Cosmetic procedures for bags under the eyes is undoubtedly a good method to improve the appearance of your skin. However, before choosing a specific option, you should consult with a specialist. Based on an interview he will determine our needs, expectations and often determine the cause of swelling. He will then suggest appropriate measures to improve our appearance.

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