Treatment for Puffy Under Eye Circles: Lower Blepharoplasty By on November 21, 2014

At Mesna Plastic Surgery, we offer a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to rejuvenate and refresh virtually every feature of the face, including the eyes. From BOTOX® Cosmetic to world-class blepharoplasty, or cosmetic eyelid surgery, Dr. Gregory Mesna has a potentially ideal solution to nearly any instance of signs of aging around the eyes, such as the dark, puffy circles that can form under the eyes, making people look older and more tired than they actually are.

At Mesna Plastic Surgery in Edina, puffy under eye circles treatment can erase those premature signs of aging and make you look as young and vital as you feel. As with every procedure he performs, Dr. Mesna will customize your treatment to meet your unique needs and goals so that you emerge looking naturally beautiful.

What causes puffy under eye circles to form?

This is, indeed, the million-dollar question. The answer to this question differs from patient to patient, and the answer in your case will directly influence the type of treatment that will be best suited to your case. Puffy under eye circles can result as a result of:

Loss of elasticity in the skin over time
Migration of fat from the eye socket to under the eyes
Loss of volume in the facial skin in the undereye region
Sagging of the cheeks
Poor sleeping habits
Poor diet
Smoking
Overexposure to the sun and other elements
Allergic reactions

Sometimes, under eye circles can be traced back to a single primary cause; however, in most cases, multiple causes are to blame.

Treatment for Under Eye Circles

During your consultation with Dr. Mesna, you and he will discuss your lifestyle and medical history. His goal will be to provide you with the most conservative treatment available considering your particular circumstances.

In some cases, it may be possible to reduce the appearance of under eye bags by making simple lifestyle changes in combination with a regimen of clinical-strength skin care products. At Mesna Plastic Surgery, we feature several lines of advanced skin care products that are proven to yield excellent skin rejuvenation results, including Clarisonic®, iS Clinical®, NEOCUTIS®, Revision®, Vivierskin®, and Vivite®.

In cases in which under eye circles are the result of a lack of volume in the facial skin, Dr. Mesna may recommend injectable dermal filler therapy. Injectable fillers such as Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® add fullness to the skin with little risk of side effects. Although the results are temporary, treatment can safely be repeated as necessary.

If surgical treatment is recommended, then lower blepharoplasty can be performed. During lower blepharoplasty, discreet incisions are made in the skin of the lower eyelid or inside the lower eyelid. Through these incisions, excess fat is removed, and the remaining fat is artfully repositioned to create more flattering contours. Patients emerge from surgery looking younger, healthier, and more alert.