Get Rid of The Worst Eye Bags -- Without Surgery!

The visible dark circles under the eyes are a poignant reminder of the endless night of staying up late binge-watching Netflix and the guilty pleasure of munching potato chips. Unfortunately, the fun was only momentary as we’re often left with indelible marks of puffiness and signs of ageing (sighs). Luckily, there are a plethora of products that beauty junkies can opt for but if your eye bags still don’t go away — even with eye creams, natural remedies and plenty of sleep — then you may want to consider getting eye bag removal treatments in Singapore. However, for some people, going under the knife would be the last resort that they are willing to take but with options of non-surgical eye bag removal treatments, you can achieve the desired results.

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What Causes Under Eye Bags?
Surgical vs. Non-Invasive Eye Bag Removal
How To Get Rid Of Under-Eye Bags Permanently Without Surgery?
Where to Go for Non-Surgical Eyebag Removal Treatments in Singapore?

What Causes Under Eye Bags?

There are several factors that contribute to the visibility of dark circles around the eyes including allergies, lack of sleep, genetics, smoking, health diseases consuming high sodium food and alcohol. However, do note that most of the common issues that cause sagginess and puffiness on the eyes are due to the natural ageing process. Once we start to age, our skin tissue will gradually lose its elasticity which subsequently results in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Surgical vs. Non-Invasive Eye Bag Removal

Surgical eye bag removal (also called lower lid blepharoplasty) can permanently remove eyebags, sagging and wrinkles under your eyes. Some people may even opt to combine this with other surgeries like facelift, brow lift, or upper eyelid lift for even more dramatic results.

However, like all surgeries, there are risks. These include bleeding, infection, necrosis (or death of fat tissue under the eye), and infection. In some cases, there may be vision loss or double vision.

But in most cases, eye bag removal surgery is a success, especially if you go to an experienced surgeon. Nevertheless, it is a huge decision with some considerable costs. If you’re not ready to go under the knife, you can look at non-invasive treatments.

There are many non-invasive eye bag removal treatments in Singapore. These treatments aren’t permanent (you may need touch-ups every few months), but there is less risk and less downtime. The initial cost is lower, but you do have to consider that you will need several sessions or follow-up visits down the road. It depends on how severe your eye bags are, and what you want to achieve.

How To Get Rid Of Under-Eye Bags Permanently Without Surgery?

Injectable Fillers

Injectable fillers are one of the preferred non-surgical eye bag removal options in Singapore. Fillers can fill out the hollows under the eyes, fill in fine lines, and add volume and lift. Since fillers come in different formulas and consistencies, your doctor will choose which ones are best for the area you want to treat and the result you want.

The session itself takes less than an hour, and you can go home right after. Expect some swelling and bruising, which subsides after 2 or 3 days. During that time, you’ll probably want to stay home and avoid heavy activity.

It’s imperative to choose the right doctor, “Understanding the exact relationship of facial bones to ligaments to muscles to facial fat pads is very important in understanding where fillers should be placed to give the most natural results. In addition, a mastery of anatomy is important to avoid severe side effects, such as injecting filler into a large blood vessel,” says Dr. Jennifer Herrmann, MD.

Neurotoxins

Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are three FDA-approved neurotoxins that help control muscle contractions (and the lines that appear) during our facial expressions.

These injectables are often used to minimize crow’s feet and the furrows between our brows. It can be used to treat eye bags (although the FDA hasn’t approved it for the undereye area).

However, in one study, women who received Botox injections in the lower eyelids found that their eyes looked firmer and smoother, with less bagginess and wrinkles. That’s because the injections can “plump” up the area.

In some cases, doctors will use a combination of Botox and under eye fillers to treat severe eyebags. For a natural look, they may also inject the cheeks — just to make the face look balanced.

Laser Eye Bag Removal

Laser blepharoplasty helps minimize the appearance of eye bags by breaking down the fat deposits that cause that area to “bulge”. The laser also tightens the skin on the eyelids, for a firmer and smoother undereye area.

This non-invasive eye bag removal treatment does involve very small incisions, but these are made with a fine laser rather than a scalpel. The heat cauterizes or seals the blood vessels, so there’s less bleeding and swelling than in traditional blepharoplasty. Healing time usually takes about a week (compared to the 3-4 weeks for eye bag removal surgery).

Chemical Peels

Although chemical peels have been making waves across the world with their brightening and tightening properties, medical professionals usually steer away from using them directly around the eyes. However the latest chemical eye peel is not only safe for the delicate skin but it works wonders to minimise the signs of ageing, dark circles and dark spots with minimal downtime.

What’s more, the chemical peel treatment also gently sloughs off dead skin cells, helping to reveal youthful-looking skin and revive dullness. This non-invasive under-eye bag removal ensures continuous improvements with consistent treatment.

Microneedling

As the name suggests, microneedling is a procedure which uses small needles exerted on the skin to stimulate collagen production. When the treatment is performed under the eye areas, it can reduce the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles and eye bags.

Some aesthetic clinics might even couple the microneedling procedure with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to accelerate new skin cell growth and the healing process. Additionally, you can also opt to combine the treatment with facial serums that contain Vitamin A and C derivatives.

As microneedling has zero downtime, you can proceed with your usual activities after the treatment. However, the treated area might look discoloured and even swollen, but after a few days, you will notice that it transformed into firmer-looking skin. Since the results are not permanent, you are recommended to undergo quarterly maintenance sessions.

Radio Frequency Treatment

Another procedure that is a suitable alternative to the surgical eye bag removal treatments is Radio Frequency treatment. Although it varies depending on the technology used, the treatment uses a device that emits radio frequency to tighten and lift the sagging skin. Aside from minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet, it also helps to improve the skin’s texture. This non-invasive procedure has zero downtime, which makes it a suitable lunchtime treatment.

Where to Go for Non-Surgical Eyebag Removal Treatments in Singapore?

Check Beauty Insider’s directory of aesthetic clinics in Singapore. Find a doctor near you, get contact numbers so you can schedule a personal consultation, or look at reviews.

NU.U Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic

NU.U Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic uses advanced techniques and proven technology in all of their treatments to help their clients achieve their aesthetic goals. They take their time to understand your needs, wants, and condition with every aesthetic journey beginning with a complimentary computerised skin analysis. Each treatment plan is personalised and designed meticulously by Dr KK Chew to ensure a smooth and effective outcome

The clinic offers a combination of two treatments for eye bag removal; Non-Incisional Laser Eye Bag Removal ( NILER ) and Morpheus 8. The Non-Incisional Laser Eye Bag Removal is a one time treatment with minimal downtime aimed at removing the eye bag fat through laser lipolysis. With more than 10 years of experience, with this treatment Dr Chew has improved the treatment by combining it with the Morpheus 8 RF to increase client satisfaction. As for the Morpheus 8 treatment, it is a micro-needling device that uses radiofrequency energy to contour and reshape the eye bags. This FDA-approved technology uses tiny needles to deliver the radiofrequency energy deep into your skin, creating micro lesions that will trigger the body’s natural healing response. This will then trigger the production of new collagen and elastin, aiding with skin tightening and rejuvenation.

NU.U Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic offers a combination of these two procedures at SG$2,500. Expect to see results within a 6 to 8 weeks time.

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Radium Medical Aesthetics

Radium Medical Aesthetics offers a plethora of treatments all under one roof, ranging from hair removal lasers, fillers, botox, and laser treatments to medispa facials. Particularly for non-invasive eye bag removal, they utilise several treatments like Agnes eye bag removal treatment, pico laser treatment, under-eye dermal filler, ultherapy treatment and HIFU treatment. These treatments take between 30 and 45 minutes with minimal downtime. With a team of experienced doctors and clinic that is equipped with essential technology, you will be in good hands.