If you’ve enjoyed some time off over Christmas and New Year, you may expect to look and feel rested. But the reality is you can end up looking even more run down after the holidays with bags under your eyes.
Christmas and New Year can be a busy and stressful time of year, often plagued by illness, unhealthy diet and late nights.
By the time January comes around, many people struggle with the appearance of eye bags, making them look far from refreshed and leading others to ask whether they’re OK.
Causes of eye bags
Dark circles beneath the eyes can appear for a number of reasons, many of which can be associated with Christmas and New Year festivities!
- Lack of sleep
- Dehydration
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Stress and anxiety
- Smoking – or nicotine withdrawal
The natural ageing process often results in a lack of collagen production which can cause the skin to become less elastic so that it droops and sags – the above serve to accelerate the process or accentuate the appearance of eye bags.
Self-help tips for improving eye bags
Home remedies and DIY methods for helping to improve the appearance of eye bags include:
- Use a cold compress to cool the eyes and reduce puffiness
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Drink plenty of water to flush the body of toxins and rehydrate
- Grab a concealer which is lighter than your foundation and has light reflecting particles
- Try an eye cream to hydrate the skin without too much heavy oiliness
- Stop smoking (or cut back as much as you can)
- Stop drinking (or cut back as much as you can)
- Replace rich, fatty foods in your diet with plenty of fresh fruit and veg
Non-Surgical Treatments for Brighter Eyes
If avoiding the causes of eye bags and self-help tips aren’t working, there are some advanced non-surgical treatments that can be especially effective for brightening tired eyes.
Dr John Tanqueray at Mulberry House Clinic based in Hardingstone near Northampton has an excellent reputation for providing natural-looking anti-ageing treatments and has a number of treatment options that can be very helpful for the eye area:
- Dermal fillers are designed to replenish lost volume and can be used to smooth out hollows beneath the eyes, improving crepey skin and fine lines as well as masking dark circles.Mulberry House Clinic, we use fillers from the leading brands including the new generation of advanced dermal fillers: Aliaxin®, Belotero®, ELLANSÉ®, Juvéderm® and Radiesse® ranges
- Tixel® Thermal Fractional Rejuvenation is an innovative treatment which uses pure heat to stimulate the skin tissue in regeneration and tightening. The non-ablative treatment is less aggressive so suitable for delicate eye tissues, yet can produce noticeable rejuvenation results.
Do I need Surgery?
Non-surgical methods for the eye area are better than ever, but they do not remove excess skin, which surgery does.
This means that they are quicker and cheaper with lower risks and recovery implications; but they can not be quite as radical or dramatic as surgery.
Dr John Tanqueray will always give the best advice with realistic appraisal of what to expect with non-surgical treatment or a referral if surgery is the best option.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with vast experience of the industry. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
