Alternative treatment

Permanent bags under the eyes should be distinguished from temporary swelling of the eyelids. Swelling of the eyelid is also called lid edema and can occur very suddenly. Here, fluid, which in most cases consists of lymph, is stored under the skin of the eyelid.

Causes for the development of lid edema and bags under the eyes may also be stress, high nicotine and alcohol consumption, little sleep or diseases of other organs. Especially in cases of heart failure or kidney dysfunction, the swollen songs are usually among the first signs of illness. If not only the eyelids but also other parts of the body are swollen and affected by fluid retention, a doctor should be consulted urgently to rule out organ diseases.

Chronic inflammation of the eye or allergic reactions can also lead to irritation and swelling. In rare cases, solid deposits can also be the cause of swelling. This is usually a harmless grain of barley or, more rarely, tumors of the eyelid.

These causes should be clarified first and are often palpable.If the lacrimal sacs appear temporarily, a non-surgical therapy should be performed first. Cooling with ice or massages of the eye area as well as lymphatic drainage can help to reduce the bags under the eyes. In addition, there are many creams from the pharmacy or simple household remedies such as cooled tea bags and cucumber slices that can be applied to the eyes and have a decongestant effect on the lachrymal sacs.

Creams containing urea can help to increase the flexibility of the skin and thus reduce the size of the lachrymal sacs. An insiders’ tip is ointments that were originally used to treat hemorrhoids, which have a decongestant effect. However, great care must be taken to ensure that the ointment does not come into contact with the sensitive retina of the eye and cause irritation.

Especially in the evening, excessive alcohol and nicotine consumption should be avoided. Another alternative form of treatment is the non-invasive therapy with radiofrequency waves, a highly energetic treatment that uses vibration and cooling to stimulate the skin’s renewal processes and can provide a tightening and smoothing of the surface. However, the procedure must be repeated several times for long-term success.