Bags under the eye, mild swelling, puffiness, and dark circles are common as you age. This occurs because the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken as we age causing the skin to sag, and the fat that is normally confined to orbit area of the eye moves to below your eyes. The space below your eyes can accumulate fluid, making the under-eye area appear puffy or swollen.

Although bags under eyes are usually a cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition, for persistent or bothersome under-eye puffiness, Blepharoplasty eyelid surgery is an option to alleviate the problem.

Blepharoplasty is an out-patient procedure where the surgeon removes excess fat through an incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or inside the lower lid, re-joining the skin with tiny dissolving stitches to minimise scarring. This procedure is also suitable if you have baggy upper eyelids or excess skin on upper and lower lids, which can interfere with vision.

If you are conscious and do not like the way your eyes look then contact your doctor to rule out other possible causes, such as thyroid disease, infection, or an allergy. They may refer you a specialist depending on what needs to be done.