Eye Bags

Bags under your eyes, mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes are common as we age. With ageing, the tissues around your eyes, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can gradually move into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid can also accumulate in the space below your eyes, adding to the swelling.

Eye bags are usually a cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. Starting in your own home, you can use a cool compress to can help improve the appearance of bags under eyes. For persistent or bothersome undereye puffiness, eyelid surgery is a treatment option.