Bags, bruises and swelling: the best ways to deal with tired eyes What procedures will help cope with bruises and swelling under the eyes

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The skin around the eyes is very different from the skin of the face as a whole: there is almost no subcutaneous fat in it, and it itself is very thin and delicate. It is this part of the face that first reflects not only the general aging process, but also health problems and even minor flaws in lifestyle or nutrition. Various things can “blur” your appearance: swelling, dark circles, hernias. Often you can eliminate them or at least make them less noticeable by changing your lifestyle: proper nutrition, adherence to a sleep-wake schedule, work and rest, and sports. But sometimes (and when the result is needed immediately, here and now), a beautician or surgeon can help.

Edema

The area around the eyes can swell for a variety of reasons, from ordinary lack of sleep to serious illnesses. Why is the eye area one of the first to react to disturbances in the functioning of the body? As Svetlana Studenikina, dermatocosmetologist of the Likato Professional brand, explains, swelling occurs in the periorbital areas due to excessive accumulation of fluid – a large number of blood vessels in this area, loose subcutaneous fat that quickly accumulates moisture and thin, easily stretchable skin.

“This situation should not be left to chance, because it can be associated with serious health problems such as kidney problems, disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine, lymphatic and cardiovascular systems, skin and vascular diseases, etc.,” the doctor said. he warned.

Studenikina also noted that physiological factors such as fatigue, stress, lack of sleep, insufficient or, conversely, excessive fluid intake can also lead to edema.

“Under-eye puffiness is also caused by malnutrition; excessively salty, fried or spicy foods, alcohol. “In addition, it is the wrong choice of cosmetics, both in terms of skin care and decorative,” he added.

Premierpharm injection medicine specialist Kristina Kozhina considers mesotherapy one of the most effective ways to combat puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

“This procedure works best when paired with peptide products that increase the drainage ability of lymphatic vessels and reduce swelling within a few hours,” he said.

dark circles

With dark circles under the eyes, everything is not so simple. It is also important here to understand what causes their formation, since the solution to the problem depends on this. According to Kristina Kozhina, gray-blue circles most often appear due to fatigue, lack of sleep or frequent flights.

“To neutralize these negative consequences, you need rest and an injection of a peptide complex that will restore microcirculation. If the color of the bruises is brownish, this is due to the accumulation of pigment – and here you need a medicine with a neutralizing substance contained in algae. The reason for the appearance of blue-purple bruises is on the skin there may be thinning – here peptide injections will come to the rescue, which will correct the visibility of the problem and thicken the skin in this area,” said the doctor.

Irina Yakimenko, a dermatocosmetologist at the Juvi Clinic medical cosmetology clinic, noted that dark circles under the eyes often appear due to health problems:

“Blue-purple bruises can be caused by poor circulation in the middle third of the face, for example, a deviated nasal septum or cervical spine, chronic sinusitis. Brown circles appear due to hormonal changes – during pregnancy or while taking oral contraceptives.

If blue-purple bruises appear under the eyes, according to the doctor, all procedures and home care products should be aimed at strengthening the vascular network and tightening the skin. Among salon procedures, Yakimenko recommends paying attention to RF lifting, laser rejuvenation and filler injections based on stabilized hyaluronic acid preparations.

“In home care, use creams and serums containing toning ingredients: vitamin K or C, caffeine, arnica extract, gingko biloba or horse chestnut. Try a day cream with reflective particles; “It will disperse the light and thus make the bruises less noticeable,” he advised.

Meiramgul Strazhnikova, beautician and trichologist at Atlas clinics, added that blue-red circles that appear due to impaired blood flow can also be corrected using lymphatic drainage procedures:

“Microcurrent techniques, special masks or massage will activate local blood circulation, ensure the outflow of blood and thus give the eyes a fresher and more rested appearance.”

Bags and droopy eyelids

It is much more difficult to deal with bags under the eyes, as well as excess skin or fat that interferes with the “open” appearance. Meiramgul Strazhnikova explained that such problems arise not due to age, but due to the structural features of the face. According to the doctor, hardware techniques can help remove excess skin from the eye area.

“If it is necessary to create a “tightening effect” on the skin around the eyes, that is, to slightly reduce the excess skin flaps, fractional laser skin resurfacing will come to our rescue. “It is important to note that you should wait five to seven days for recovery after these techniques,” he said.

Tatyana Makarova, beautician and instructor at the A1 Aesthetics Group Training Center, also suggested combating this problem with the help of a hardware RF lifting procedure.

“The RF lifting method is based on the effect on the skin of the thinnest gold-plated microneedle electrodes, which trigger regeneration processes by sending radio frequency pulses into the deep layers of the skin. “I use the South Korean DeAge device in my practice, which allows almost painless procedures even in this sensitive area,” he added.

At the same time, plastic surgery will help solve the problem of bags and hernias radically and for a long time.

Plastic surgeon, Ph.D. Vladimir Zlenko states that hernia and under-eye bags may appear as early as 18-20 years of age due to anatomical features or lifestyle.

“It is best to perform transconjunctival blepharoplasty at this age. The operation is performed on the lower eyelids and leaves no visible scar. “It is done at a young age because it removes fatty hernias but does not tighten the skin,” he said.

If the changes and the appearance of a “tired look” are associated with age, traditional blepharoplasty is used: according to Zlenko, it is most often used after 35 years.

“This operation is performed on the lower or upper eyelids and removes fatty hernias and excess skin. Stitches are usually removed on the fifth day. Most of the time, people return to work after seven days, by which time the bruising and swelling have disappeared,” the surgeon explained.

Please consult a professional in person before using any of these procedures or solutions.

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