Banish Men Eye Bags: Top Tips for a Fresh Look

Key Points Worth Noting

• Under-eye bags in men are caused by ageing, loss of skin elasticity, fluid build up, lifestyle habits, and genetics.
• Effective skincare solutions for eye bags include hydrating eye creams, caffeine-infused products, and retinol treatments, which target dark circles, puffiness, and promote collagen production.
• Effective surgical treatments include eye bag removal or male blepharoplasty.
• Lifestyle changes that can help reduce eye bags include focusing on sleep, drinking more water ie proper hydration, a balanced low-sodium diet ie stop the excess salt, and for persistent cases, options like dermal fillers, under eyelid surgery, and non-invasive treatments are available.

The Science Behind Eye Bags in Men

To stop under-eye bags begins with understanding the reasons behind the puffiness or fat pads. Often mistaken as signs of fatigue, eye bags are formed by a combination of fluid build up and loss of skin elasticity. Whether it’s due to late nights or genetics, eye bags are influenced by ageing, lifestyle, and even your DNA.

Ageing Process

As time moves on your skin loses collagen and elastin, these are vital proteins that give skin its structure and bounce. The loss results in thinner, more delicate skin leading to sagging skin. This ageing process not only reduces elasticity but also moves facial fat, accentuating the look of under-eye bags.

Lifestyle Factors

Our daily habits play a role in the formation of under-eye bags. Some causes include:

• Stress, which can often go unchecked and worsen the puffiness around our our eyes
• Sleep deprivation or lack of sleep disrupts the circulation and creates those dark circles in a more prominent role
• Lack of good eating habits, such as consuming salty snacks and sugary foods, can make eye bags more noticeable

Targeting lifestyle factors is key to get rid of bags.

Genetic Predisposition

Sometimes genetics plays a role and certain men are predisposed to develop more pronounced bags, inheriting traits like thinner under-eye skin or less efficient blood circulation. Does your mother or father have eye bags? These genetic characteristics lead to puffiness, regardless of how well you eat or the how much sleep you have.

While we can’t rewrite our DNA, insight into our genetic makeup can guide us toward improving them.

Skincare Solutions for Men's Under-Eye Bags

A skincare routine can help to reduce dark circles and puffiness from hydrating eye creams to caffeine-packed serums and cold compress. Here we cover the top skincare options for bags under the eyes.

Hydrating Eye Creams

The delicate under eye skin needs hydration, hence the benefit of a hydrating eye cream. They can help with the visibility of fine lines, help with skin tone and puffiness.

With the right hydrating eye cream, the delicate under eye area is rejuvenated. Plus don't forget SPF sunscreen for overall skin health.

Caffeine-infused Products

Caffeine is an ally against under-eye bags. Caffeine-infused skincare products help to constrict blood vessels and reduce puffiness. They can help to improve circulation, help to fade dark circles and reduce puffiness.

Combined with other powerhouse ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide may help in revitalising your eyes and reducing the bags.

Retinol Treatments

Retinol can help maintain a youthful appearance around the eyes. They help to stimulate collagen production, retinol maintains skin elasticity and reduces the prominence of under eye bags.

With consistent application, retinol can not only reduce puffiness but also brighten the dark shadows that contribute to a tired look.

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Eye Bags

Skincare products can help, but the lifestyle you lead is just as important to stop under eye bags. Simple changes in lifestyle can really help combat bags under the eyes reducing puffiness and restoring a rested appearance.

From the amount of water you drink to a healthy diet, we list the lifestyle changes that could help you fight bags under the eyes.

Sleep Optimisation

Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Establishing a consistent sleep routine helps your overall health and it helps to smooth out under eye bags and dark circles.

Look to sleep 7-8 hours a night on a reasonably consistent basis.

Proper Hydration

Water is the key to healthy skin. Staying hydrated helps prevent fluid retention, which can lead to puffiness in the under eye area. Try for 8 glasses of water a day.

Also focus on water-rich foods and even herbal teas can help boost hydration.

Balanced Diet

Excess salt intake increases fluid retention, which can lead to swelling in the delicate under eye area. By not overdoing the sodium levels, you’re taking a positive step toward reducing puffiness.

Remember, foods that don’t taste overtly salty can still have high-sodium, look at the labels on sauces you may use on food, takeaway food is often highly salted. Trying to eat more wholefoods and fruit and vegetables can really make a difference.

Professional Treatments for Men's Eye Bags

Sometimes, despite your best efforts with skincare and diet changes, those eye bags refuse to leave. When nothing is working, it’s time to look into medical treatment options. These include:

1. Injectables or dermal fillers.
2. Blepharoplasty surgery.

To help remove male puffy eye bags.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a popular choice for men seeking an effective fix for under-eye hollows and dark circles. These injectable treatments work by adding volume to sunken areas, softening shadows, and may conceal bags under the eyes. The procedure is quick with no downtime, so you can return to your daily routine.

To maintain the look, you're looking at top ups every 12-18 months. Seeing a qualified nurse, doctor, dermatologist or plastic surgeon is crucial.

Under Eyelid Surgery

If you want a more permanent result then under eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is the answer. This surgical procedure can target puffy eyes, big eye bags, malar bags and festoon bags, baggy lids to excess skin. To find out more about eye bag removal click here.

Non-invasive Alternatives

There are non-invasive treatments that can help with reducing under eye bags. Radiofrequency skin tightening such as Thermage, laser resurfacing, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy can promote collagen production and tighten skin. These treatments may require a number of sessions for the best results, and the results can vary depending on your skin type and condition. However if you feel that you can see real fat pads under your eyes a blepharoplasty or eye bag removal might be the best option.

Summary

Trying lifestyle and diet changes is a great start. However if you feel that those fat pads under your eyes are not going away then trying non invasive treatments or a more permanent removal of eye bags such as blepharoplasty might be the best option to remove male under eye bags.

At Kensington Medical we specialise in male blepharoplasty for upper eye lid reduction and lower eye bag removal. Our expert plastic surgeons can advise on the best options. To book a consultation or to find out more please call us or book a consultation here.

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