Question 1

what causes puffiness under eyes.

Accepted Answer

Many things: But most commonly age causes looser tissue which allows orbital fat to prolapse forward.

Question 2

will ice work to reduce puffiness of under eyes?

Accepted Answer

: Ice has limited effectiveness in reducing under eye puffiness. Make sure you are getting enough sleep nightly, and try sleeping with extra pillows under your head to prevent fluid pooling. You may have allergies. Try a course of claritin (loratadine) to help reduce inflammation and histamine response. Avoid alcohol and salty foods which can cause dehydration/fluid retention. Drink lots of water.

Question 3

puffy eyes in the morning. under eyes. why?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Either an allergy with puffiness, or swelling from excess fluid in your system which only accumulates under the eyes after lying flat all night. It then resolves after you are seated or standing in the morning, and the fluid shifts to a more dependent area. If you sleep with your head more elevated, rather than flat, you may find this to be less of a problem.

Question 4

could my under eyes be dry and puffy from drinking?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Dehydration related to alcohol use can make the eyes dry and appear puffy.

Question 5

i have dark puffy under eyes how do i prevent that?

Accepted Answer

Nasal congestion: One study found that the more congested the nose is, the darker the circles under the eyes.  You should consider seeing an allergist to found out the cause for the nasal congestion and see if relieving this issue would help. Some of the problem may be familial.

Question 6

how to reduce dark circles, and puffiness under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark Circles: Circles under eye can be due to: allergy "allergic shiners", fatigue, genetic variation, aging.  Lower lid skin is very thin so blood vessels under skin can make area look dark. Topical creams/fillers can help hide circles: only mask condition with no cure. What helps: drink 8 cups water/day,  sunblock, hat, enough rest; avoid rubbing; makeup; facial plastic surgery when severe; allergist can help

Question 7

is there any product that tightens skin under eyes and reduces puffiness?

Accepted Answer

First define cause: Eczema? Prolonged work? Sleep? Itch or pain? You may benefit from evaluation by a skin specialist. There are many products looking for your money but you are likely to be disappointed. If you have a diagnosis you can actually find a remedy.

Question 8

is there an easy and fast way to take care of dark circles and puffiness under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Cool soaks: Dark circles occur when the blood vessels beneath the skin show through in those that have thinner skin in this area.  Allergies can make this worse.  Use allergy meds as needed and try cool soaks to the area.  You can probably make it better, but not get rid of these entirely.

Question 9

can an inferior scleral show be fixed surgically/who should i go see for that? same thing for under eyes puffiness/darkness. who should i go see?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eyelid laxity, whether it is pulling away from the eyeball (ectropion), sagging (increased scleral show) or turning inward (entropion) can all be evaluated and suggestive surgical management can be discussed by an oculoplastic surgeon. Bags , festoons, eyelid droopiness, &amp; blemishes, brow position and eyelid function, are all evaluated, which expands the surgical considerations.

Question 10

i have dark circles under eyes since a baby?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: Due to factors when born, and genetically induced. Preagnancy complications.

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