No matter how much collagen we drink and even after getting our recommended 8 hours of sleep, some of us still wake up with bulging bags under our eyes. Unfortunately, we can’t always get rid of eyebags with a healthy lifestyle and diet since uncontrollable factors like genetics and ageing also play a part.
At Zoe Medical, we offer non-surgical procedures that help with all your cosmetic concerns, especially eye bag removal. Whether it’s puffy eye bags or sunken grooves under your eyes, we will help remove unsightly eye bags for a new, fresh-faced you.
What are Eye Bags?
* 3 MONTHS OLD BABY BOY WITH VISIBLE EYEBAGS. (Not our patient)
Eyebags are puffy collections associated with sunken grooves that appear below the eyes area. They usually come about with age, although there are individuals who genetically have them from very young.
* 33 YEARS OLD MALE WITH EYEBAGS MAKE HIM LOOK OLDER. (Our patient before 4D Eyebag)
Eyebags make a person appear tired and sleep-deprived, even when they are not. Eyebags also make a person look older than they are. This is where 4D Eyebag Removal comes in.
4D Eyebag treatment can reduce puffiness under the eyes, tighten loose skin, and fill in sunken areas. This helps restore your fresh and youthful looks.
What Causes Eye Bags?
The skin around your eyes is very thin and delicate, so it’s normal for various factors to impact how you look. Some more common causes include:
- a high-salt diet causing fluid retention,
- allergies,
- genetics, and
- medical conditions like thyroid disease.
However, the most prominent reason for your puffy under-eye bags is the natural ageing process.
As we age, we all lose collagen and elastin. This causes a loss of elasticity all around, thinning the skin around our eyes—leading to fat collecting into a “bag” under our eyes. The skin around the eye also starts to weaken, which is how sagging and loose skin come about.
Bulging Fats
This is when your under-eye bags look swollen or puffy. Since the tissues and muscles around our eyes weaken with age, the fat that normally supports our eyes will then drop into the lower eyelids. In more extreme cases, excess fluid will also collect here, resulting in even more swollen eye bags.
Sunken Depression
Having sunken eyes involves a hollowing under the eyes, which will make you look much more tired than you actually are! Although also genetic, sunken depression most often occurs due to ageing—when we lose collagen, and the skin around our eyes becomes more translucent. This might also sometimes be mistaken for dark circles under the eyes.
Loose Skin
The skin around our eyes is extremely fragile, and it’s common for sagging skin and wrinkles to appear as the years go by. This is due to a lack of collagen and elastin, which helps to keep your skin tight and taut.
Thick Muscle
Some people have eye bags due to thick muscle, not fat. Unlike the other three components, this doesn’t occur due to natural ageing and is most likely influenced by genetics. Known as muscle hypertrophy, it involves having excess muscle below your lower lash line. These under eye bulges might become more obvious when you smile.
Whether you’re dealing with one eye bag concern or even all four, with our 4D Eye Bag Removal procedure, we can solve your eye bag problems.
Eyebags Anatomy
Below each eye are three pillows of fatty tissue that support and cushion the eyeball within its bony socket. A collagen wall holds these infraorbital fat pads in place. Also known as the orbital septum.
Age, plus the effects of gravity, cause this wall to weaken. Allowing the fat pads to bulge forward and hang over the bony margin below the eye. This will lead to the formation of a tear trough groove. These bulging fat pads can also pull-down excess skin, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Our doctors call this condition pseudoherniation of the infraorbital fat. You know it as the “eyebags”.
How to get rid of eye bags?
While there are many home remedies to ease the swelling of eye bags out there, these are not lasting solutions to get rid of your eye bags. You’ll read that many recommended eye creams, cold compresses, drinking more water, and getting a good night’s sleep. Honestly, none of these are effective. Many turn towards cosmetic surgery of the lower eyelids—known as lower blepharoplasty—to help smoothen out and tighten your skin. There are also many under-eye treatments and procedures that help reduce the puffiness of your eye bags, including chemical peels, fillers and laser treatments.
4D Eyebag Removal Treatment Options
The non surgical options for removing eye bags in Singapore. There are a few treatments available, so let’s take a closer look at each one.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers have become increasingly popular for various cosmetic concerns, including reducing the appearance of eye bags. These injectables contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in our bodies and helps to plump up the skin.
When injected under the eyes, dermal fillers can add volume and improve the appearance of eye bags. This treatment is quick, relatively painless, and has minimal downtime. However, it's essential to note that results are temporary and may last for 6-12 months.Risks include puffiness and Tyndall effect (Undereye bluish pillows)
Radiofrequency
Thermage is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment. It uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin. This process stimulates collagen production, leading to tighter and smoother skin.
In terms of eye bag removal, Radiofrequency can help tighten loose tissues and improve overall skin elasticity around the eyes. Results are gradual, with optimal results appearing 3-6 months after treatment. However, this treatment may not be suitable for everyone, and a consultation with a qualified doctor is necessary.
Hifu
Hifu follows a similar principle as Radiofrequency but uses ultrasound energy instead of radiofrequency. It targets the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production, resulting in tighter and more lifted skin.
Like Radiofrequency, Hifu can help tighten loose tissues under the eyes and improve overall skin quality. However, this treatment may be slightly uncomfortable, and results are gradual over several months. Again, consultation with a qualified doctor is necessary to determine if Hifu is suitable for you.
How much do eyebag treatments cost in Singapore?
The Ministry of Health (Singapore) lists the typical total cost of blepharoplasty (Cosmetic Surgery), inclusive of operating theatre fees, carried out in the private sector, as $8,721.
Injectable non-surgical alternatives such as Restylane and Juvederm Fillers in Singapore are between $600-$1000 per syringe. Semi-permanent fillers like Radiesse or Ellanse range from $900-$2000+ per syringe. The number of syringes required for eyebag treatment depends on the severity of volume loss, ageing or sagging and also the desired aesthetic result of the patient. Fillers usually last between 6-18 months, at which point, repeat treatment can be repeated if the outcome was deemed to be satisfactory.
Radiofrequency needle (Agnes/Scarlet) eyebag reduction usually costs $1200-$1800 per session, and 3 treatments are usually recommended by doctors offering this service. It is usual that results are seen only after the third session of treatment. This procedure needs to be repeated several years later if the outcome was deemed to be satisfactory.
The 4D Eyebag Removal is a one-time non-surgical treatment with costs starting at $2500. Prices do go up when 4D Eyebag Removal is combined with a permanent lift of the sunken tear trough groove, or a long-lasting mid-face lift.
Can Eye Bags Go Away on Their Own?
One common question about eye bags is whether they can go away on their own without any treatment. The answer is not straightforward, as it depends on the cause of your eye bags.
If your eye bags are caused by temporary factors such as lack of sleep or allergies, then they may improve with proper rest and treating the underlying issue. However, if your eye bags are due to ageing and genetics, they are unlikely to disappear without intervention.
Other non-invasive eye bag removal treatment options include dermal fillers, laser treatments, and chemical peels. Each method has its own benefits and risks, so it is essential to consult with a qualified doctor to determine the best option for you.
Why Zoe Medical for your eyebag removal?
We have a special interest in all eyebag solutions, both surgical as well as non-surgical. Our team of Oculoplastic and Facial Plastic Surgeons offer all types of eyebag surgery for patients who choose to go under the knife.
For those who are encouraged by the REAL reviews of >600 patients, our Aesthetic Doctor has been carrying out the 4D Eyebag Removal for 20 years. He treats all types of eyebags, including complex cases of previous surgery with dissatisfactory results. Whenever necessary, all the doctors work together as a team for your best possible results.
Non-Surgical Eye Bag Removal - FAQs
Non-surgical eye bag removal is ideal for individuals who experience mild to moderate puffiness under the eyes but want to avoid invasive surgery. It’s suitable for those looking for a quick recovery time and who prefer a less invasive solution to reduce the appearance of eye bags.
Non-surgical eye bag removal treatments, like dermal fillers and laser treatments, are minimally invasive and usually cause minimal discomfort. A topical anaesthetic is often used to enhance patient comfort, with only mild pressure or tingling typically experienced.
Non-surgical eye bag removal is safe when done by a qualified professional. These non-invasive procedures have fewer risks than surgery. Consultation with a certified doctor is crucial to understand individual needs, risks, and benefits. Proper post-procedure care is essential for best results.
The options we have in our clinic target skin laxity and fat deposits, helping to smooth and tighten the area under the eyes. Additionally, adopting a healthy lifestyle, including adequate sleep, hydration, and reducing salt intake, can help minimise the appearance of eye bags.
