Under-eye bags is the puffiness or swelling that is sometimes seen under the eyes, as one gets older. The swelling could be due to fluid (water) or it could be due to fat. Essentially the cause is due to the loss of elasticity in the tissue around the eyes creating a potential pouch for the accumulation of the fat or fluid. When an otherwise healthy younger person presents with this condition, it is safe to assume that it probably runs in the family or there is a poor sleep history attached. A sudden acute puffiness with itching and redness could be due to some dermatitis or allergy and would require a different approach to treatment.
Eyes & Lips
• The skin around your eyes and lips is more delicate and requires targeted care to deal with its own specific needs.
• The delicate eye area is the first to show tell-tale signs of fatigue and ageing, and the lips are often neglected in our routines
• Our expert dermatologists use special treatments to ensure that your eyes and lips look bright, radiant and flawless.
Concerns
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Under Eye Dark Circles
Dark Circles is a very common worldwide problem affecting all ages and gender. For most people with this condition it is a major aesthetic concern as it makes one look stressed, ill, or older. It is difficult to treat primarily because it has multiple and diverse factors as the cause. Also known as periorbital hypermelanosis, it is a little more common in people of colour. The causes are:
Genetic- Often seen to be passed down from mother to daughter.
Constitutional- People with chronic low haemoglobin levels or lack of adequate hours of sleep.
Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation- In atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis the skin under the eyes is chronically irritated and the friction caused by constant rubbing creates the dark patches.
Periorbital oedema- Fluid retention under eyes.
Sub Cutaneous Vascularity- An increased number of thin capillaries under the eye area shows up as darker areas due to the pigment contained in the blood.
Shadowing due to skin laxity.
Tear troughs with age.
Dark circles treatment requires multimodal approach after identifying the primary concern.