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Due to regulatory guidelines, we are unable to list specific brand names on our website and have used replacement terms instead. To find out what these terms refer to, please contact us directly.
Due to regulatory guidelines, we are unable to list specific brand names on our website and have used replacement terms instead. To find out what these terms refer to, please contact us directly.
Eye bags are the puffing or swelling under your eyes. They form when the muscles that support your lower eyelids weaken, causing fat pads to move to the lower eyelids resulting in a puffy appearance.
This weakening of muscles is often caused by:
Sun Exposure: UV damage accelerates collagen breakdown, causing the skin around the eyes to weaken and sag, contributing to puffiness and bagginess.
Ageing: As we age, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and less elastic. Fat pads that usually sit within the eye socket begin to protrude, while gravity and volume loss further exacerbate droopiness.
Lifestyle: Chronic stress, poor sleep, smoking, and excessive alcohol can lead to fluid retention and increased blood pooling under the eyes, resulting in discolouration and puffiness.
Fluid Retention: Lymphatic buildup under the eyes—often triggered by salt intake, sleep position, or hormonal changes—can cause temporary puffiness and swelling.
Genetics: If under-eye bags run in your family, you’re more likely to develop them too. Genetic predisposition can influence fat distribution, skin laxity, fluid retention patterns and more.
For the most part, eye bags are almost always caused by ageing. Fortunately, they can be easily resolved with aesthetic interventions.
What Are The Non-Surgical Eye Bag And Dark Circles Removal Options?
Energy Based Treatments
SmoothEye Laser
SmoothEye is a novel non-ablative laser treatment for the eyes by tightening loose and ageing skin with little downtime. Other than tightening the upper and lower eyelid skin, SmoothEye can also be performed on the conjunctival side of the lower eyelid, targeting the bulging eye bag and reducing its appearance.
After a few treatments, the result is improved skin elasticity, fewer wrinkles and improved appearance of the eye bags. In addition, laser energy can stimulate blood flow and improve dark eye circles due to venous stasis.
Pros:
Non-invasive and effective laser technology
Little downtime
No risk of bruising
Cons:
Improvements only set in gradually over a few weeks
Not suitable for patients who have done cataract surgery or implantable contact lens
SmoothEye Laser starts from $1,250 per session.
RF Thermalift FLX CPT Eye Firming Treatment
As the skin around the eyes loosens with age due to the loss of collagen, the fat pads under the eyes start to protrude and sag, whereas the upper eyelid starts to droop.
This is when RF Thermalift FLX can help. An FDA-approved treatment, RF Thermalift FLX uses monopolar radio frequencies to stimulate collagen production, which then firms up the loose skin, thereby reducing the appearance of tired eyes.
Pros:
Safe and effective technology
Almost no downtime
Cons:
Improvements are gradual and may not be as drastic compared to filler treatments, depending on individual collagen production
Temporary results lasting approximately 12 to 18 months, depending on individual
RF Thermalift FLX eye treatment starts from $3,000.
RF Gold Microneedling
RF Gold Microneedling is a microneedling treatment that delivers heat and radiofrequency directly to the excess fats under the eyes. The fats then melt away and are naturally passed out through the body’s waste disposal system.
The radiofrequency also firms up the skin by stimulating collagen renewal, giving the skin around the under eye area a firmer appearance.
Pros:
Safe and effective when done by a doctor familiar with the procedure
Cons:
Requires a doctor familiar with injections in the eye region as it’s a delicate area
Bruising, swelling and scabbing lasting for a few days to a week
Risk of an irreversible over-burning of fat deposits, which creates a permanent concavity and shadow, which gives one the appearance of a tired look
Requires multiple treatments (3 to 5 sessions)
RF Gold Microneedling starts from $1,200 per session.
Injectables
Undereye Fillers
In an under eye filler treatment or tear trough filler procedure, hyaluronic acid fillers are injected into the appropriate depth to even out skin concavities due to uneven fat deposits and loss of volume from ageing.
Safe and successful treatment will depend on the cause of the eye bags or tear trough deformities, which requires the optimal choice of filler and treatment method.
There are several filler choices for undereye ageing, which are designed specifically to fill in the undereye area delicately and safely.
Pros:
Safe and effective when done by a doctor familiar with the procedure
As eye bags and dark eye shadows have a variety of causes the doctor must first assess your condition in person during a consultation. Thereafter, the appropriate treatment or a combination of treatments can be applied.
In serious and complicated eye bag removal cases in Singapore that involve eyelid surgery, excess fat removal or a fat transfer/ fat graft, full scale plastic surgery should be considered instead.
