"What causes severe under-eye bags?" "Is there a way to cure under-eye bags on my own?"
Sagging skin under the eyes can make you look tired and old, so many people want to do something about it.
When researching ways to combat sagging under-eye bags, a variety of methods, such as massage and facial exercises, are introduced, but some of these solutions are incorrect.
Why do we get sagging under our eyes?
There is a lot of information on the internet about the causes of under-eye bags. However, it turns out that some of the information is actually incorrect!
Dr. Takeuchi explained to us about the causes of sagging under the eyes.
Age-related changes in bones
It is true that age-related changes in bones are a factor in the development of sagging under the eyes.
The bones of the face serve as a foundation supporting muscles, fat, and skin, but as we age, bone density gradually decreases and the bones atrophy.
When the bone shrinks, the socket containing the eyeball widens, causing the skin and fat around the eye that were supported by the bone to sag, resulting in sagging under the eye.
Age-related changes in the eye muscles
It is true that one of the causes of sagging under the eyes is "changes in the muscles around the eyes due to aging."
The muscles around the eyes, such as the orbicularis oculi, weaken with age, causing the fat under the eyes (orbital fat) that was held down by the muscles to be pushed forward, making sagging around the eyes more noticeable.
Changes and shifts in the amount of subcutaneous fat due to aging
It is true that under-eye bags are caused by fat under the eyes sagging or increasing in volume due to gravity.
Asians have more orbital fat than Westerners, and its volume tends to increase with age, so it can be said that Japanese people are relatively prone to fat sagging.
As we age, changes in not only bones and muscles but also fat can lead to sagging under the eyes.