Under-eye bags are an aesthetic concern that can be temporary or permanent. Sometimes they occur simply due to fatigue, while in other cases they become permanent because of genetic factors or the effects of ageing. Treatment is applied depending on the underlying cause of the under-eye bags. Under-eye bags are treated with cold compresses, proper nutrition, regular sleep, laser skin resurfacing, PRP or mesotherapy, and blepharoplasty.
Types of under-eye bags and treatment options in Antalya
Under-eye bags don’t form in the same way in everyone. Some people experience temporary swelling, while others develop permanent fat deposits or sagging skin. Therefore, the treatment plan varies depending on the cause and the structure of the bags. Below, you can find both the types and the most effective treatment methods for each.
These types of bags are generally more noticeable in the morning. Fluid retention in the body increases due to factors such as lack of sleep, a salty diet, alcohol consumption, stress, allergies, or hormonal imbalances. This fluid accumulating under the skin causes puffiness under the eyes.
Treatment options:
Cold compress: Reduces oedema by constricting blood vessels. Five to ten minutes in the morning is sufficient.
Creams containing caffeine and green tea extract: Accelerate circulation and reduce swelling.
Restriction of salt and alcohol: Excess sodium increases fluid retention in the body.
Drinking plenty of water: Helps eliminate toxins from the body, reducing oedema.
Sleep pattern: Insufficient sleep accentuates oedema around the eyes. These bags are usually temporary. However, if they become chronic, underlying allergic or kidney-related causes should be inves
How can under-eye bags caused by oily skin be eliminated?
With age, the muscles and connective tissues under the eyes become lax. This weakness causes the fat pads that normally protect the eyeball to protrude forward. The bulges that form in this situation are called fat herniations (or fat hernias).
Treatment options:
Transconjunctival blepharoplasty: Excess fat is removed or reshaped through an incision made inside the lower eyelid. There are no visible scars.
Classic lower blepharoplasty: Excess skin and fat are removed through a small external incision. This method is preferred for individuals with significant skin laxity.
Supportive treatments: PRP, mesotherapy, or laser treatments may be performed to improve skin quality after surgery.
This type of under-eye bag usually requires surgery for a permanent solution.
How can you get rid of under-eye bags caused by sagging skin?
Collagen levels in the body decrease over time, the skin loses its elasticity, and the skin under the eyes becomes loose. In this case, the smoothness under the eyes is disrupted, causing both sagging and puffiness.
Treatment options:
Laser skin resurfacing: Renews and tightens the skin surface.
Radiofrequency treatments: Stimulate collagen production under the skin.
PRP or mesotherapy: These injections applied around the eyes help increase skin elasticity.
Surgery (Antalya blepharoplasty): Excess skin is removed to tighten the lower eyelid.
If skin sagging is severe, creams or laser treatments alone are not sufficient. The best results are usually achieved with combined methods (surgery + laser).
How to get rid of combined-type under-eye bags?
In some individuals, oedema, lipoatrophy, and skin laxity occur together. In such cases, treatment cannot be achieved with a single method. A phased treatment plan is devised.
Example treatment plan:
First, oedema is reduced and circulation is regulated through dieting, cold compress application, and lifestyle changes.
Then, if lipoatrophy is present, surgery is performed.
Finally, skin-tightening procedures such as laser, PRP, or mesotherapy are added.
This approach provides not only temporary improvement but also long-term rejuvenation.
How can genetic and age-related under-eye bags be eliminated?
In some individuals, bags under the eyes appear even at a very young age. If the connective tissue is genetically weak, the fat tissue under the eyes may protrude early. In such cases, non-surgical procedures offer only a temporary solution.
Treatment:
For mild cases between the ages of 25 and 35, PRP and radiofrequency treatments may be sufficient.
In more pronounced cases, early blepharoplasty may be performed.
How to get rid of bags under the eyes permanently
Yes, under-eye bag surgery is permanent. This is because during the procedure, not only is the skin tightened, but the underlying fat pads beneath the eyes are either removed or reshaped. Fat tissue does not regenerate, so the bags do not return to their previous state. Therefore, the procedure represents a structural correction rather than a temporary cosmetic intervention.
However, surgery only removes existing bags; it does not completely stop the ageing process. Over the years, the skin may lose some additional elasticity, and slight sagging can occur. Therefore, the results are not ‘lifelong’ but are long-lasting. The effects of surgery typically last for an average of 8–12 years.
Regular sleep, healthy nutrition, sun protection, and avoiding smoking help prolong the results. In other words, Antalya lower eyelid surgery performed by an experienced surgeon provides long-lasting and natural results for many years; only minor touch-ups may be required later due to the natural effects of ageing.
However, we must point out that this text is for informational purposes only. You should always follow your doctor’s recommendations. You can contact Op. Dr. Bülent Demir for an examination or for more detailed information.