Demystifying Eye Bags: Causes and Available Treatments in Singapore
People who pay more attention to their outward appearance know that concealing signs of ageing around the eyes can become more challenging as we grow older. Crow’s feet, droopy eyelids, dark eye circles and eye bags are just some common complaints that often accompany the ageing process. Unlike other visible signs of ageing, eye bags can be difficult to conceal if they are too puffy and swollen. What exactly are eye bags and why do some of us get them? Causes of eye bags As we grow older, tissue and other support structures around the eyes gradually weaken and sag. Ageing skin becomes too lax and tends to droop over time. The lack of muscles and collagen allow the excess fat surrounding the eyes to bulge out, shifting the fat into the lower eyelids and creating a small ‘baggage’ under the eyes. Other than intrinsic ageing, your dietary habits, sleeping pattern and even the environment can affect your physical appearance, including your eye bags. In some rare cases, allergies an...