How to get rid of a hernia under the eyes

Bags under the eyes are a cosmetic defect, which in medicine is defined as a hernia of the eyelid. This phenomenon is associated with the release of adipose tissue under the skin. A hernia under the eyes often occurs in older people, and in young people such a defect is associated with lifestyle and insufficient facial care, which accelerates the process of physiological aging. The last one starts at the age of 21.

Fatty hernia of the eyelids can also be caused by frequent edema provoked by chronic lack of sleep, eating large amounts of salty foods and alcohol abuse.

It is possible to remove a hernia under the eyes with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and radical techniques. A surgical solution to the problem will be the most optimal treatment option, because other methods will only become a temporary measure that hides the defect.

It is imperative to get rid of a hernia under the eyes, because this is not only a cosmetic defect, but also the cause of visual impairment. Progressive ptosis affects the secretion of the lacrimal gland, which further leads to causeless tearing, constant tissue swelling and pain in the eyes. The pathological process can be aggravated by inflammatory or infectious pathologies arising from frequent rubbing of the eyes with hands.

Before removing a hernia under the eyes, you need to undergo an examination by an ophthalmologist and an oncologist in order to exclude a malignant process that will be a contraindication to the surgical removal of a hernia in the lower eyelids.

Causes of hernias under the eyes

The main cause of fatty hernia of the eyelid lies in natural aging, when the skin loses elasticity, loses enough moisture. Mimic contractions and frequent blinking reduce the tone of the muscles around the eyes, which causes fatty tissue to bulge out.

Other factors the eye:

• failure of metabolic processes, which often occurs in women after 30 years;
• hormonal imbalance;
• excessive drinking;
• frequent use of cosmetics that clog pores;
• high activity of mimic muscles;
• genetic predisposition;
• negative impact of natural ultraviolet radiation.

Insomnia, love of energy drinks and irregular eating also play a role in the appearance of age-related pathologies. In addition, stressful situations and frequent worries about one's health will only aggravate the condition, accelerating pathological changes.

Manifestations of the disease

Since the symptoms of a hernia on the eyelids differ in different periods of the disease:

1. P first degree . There are bags under the eyes, no other changes are observed.
2. To the second degree . There is a decrease in muscle tone, which is accompanied by drooping of the lower eyelids.
3. Third degree . There is an overhang of the eyelids, the corners of the eyes are lowered, the outline of the cheekbones is changing, the cheeks are hanging.
4. The fourth degree . Bags under the eyes sag above the cheekbones, the sclera of the eye is exposed.

In the last two stages of a hernia, it is almost impossible to remove the defect without surgical intervention, therefore, after an attempt at conservative treatment, the option of blepharoplasty is considered. Other hardware techniques will help to forget about the problem only for a short time.

Conservative treatment

How to get rid of a hernia of the lower eyelid:

• non-surgical therapy - electrical stimulation, laser therapy, cosmetic anti-aging procedures;
• radical removal - eyelid surgery;
• folk remedies - masks, applications, compresses.

All non-surgical techniques are aimed at restoring the former elasticity and strength of the muscles around the eyes. They cannot remove the problem itself, namely subcutaneous fat, and therefore are considered a temporary measure.

Folk remedies help in the fight against this disease by moisturizing and nourishing the skin with elements that are part of medicinal plants and products. Separate masks, lotions and compresses contribute to rejuvenation, that is, they partially affect the cause of a hernia under the eyes.

Electrical stimulation involves the effect of low-frequency currents on the skin, which restores the elasticity of tissues, the muscles become more elastic, which prevents the release of fatty tissue. L lymphatic drainage is used to improve lymph flow, which accelerates the elimination of toxic substances and prevents infectious processes.

Mesotherapy is indicated for hernia under the eyes to restore skin tone through the introduction of drugs. It can be collagen or hyaluronic acid. RF lifting is a radio frequency skin tightening, and thermage .

Fractional thermolysis acts as a rejuvenating procedure and involves the use of a laser beam. Under its action, the adipose tissue is crushed, which causes the hernia to decrease somewhat, but then recurs. This procedure is also useful in order to normalize metabolism, which will delay the reappearance of bags under the eyes.

Exercises

To a set of exercises for the eyes with a fatty hernia of the eyelid:

1. Close your eyes for 30 seconds, close your eyes tightly, open your eyelids.
2. Look down to the right, sharply shift your gaze diagonally up to the left.
3. Blink rapidly for 10 seconds, then relax your eyelids.
4. Rotate your eyes for 20 seconds, then close your eyes tightly for 5 seconds.
5. Alternately look away from a close point to a far one.

Exercises are recommended to be performed in the morning, because this will ensure normal microcirculation in the tissues throughout the day.

Folk remedies

With a hernia of the lower eyelid, the following traditional medicine recipes are recommended:

1. With wine fat and camphor . Camphor oil is mixed with interior fat 1/1 to a homogeneous consistency. The mixture is steamed in a water bath until dissolved. A cold remedy is applied before going to bed, they lubricate the skin around the eyes. A noticeable result will be after 2-3 weeks of daily use.
2. P. parsley . The crushed leaves are applied to the hernia and removed after half an hour.
3. Lipa and chamomile . Two tablespoons of plants are mixed, poured with boiling water, infused for an hour. A cotton swab is wetted in the filtered solution, applied to the lower eyelid for 10-20 minutes. The product is stored in the refrigerator for the entire treatment period, which lasts about 14 days.
4. With raw potatoes . A peeled potato slice is applied to the eyelid every day for 10 minutes before bedtime. You can also use potato gruel, applying it for half an hour under the eyelids in the evening and in the morning. After washing off the potatoes, the face must be moisturized with cream.

Surgical removal

To radically eliminate a hernia under the eye, scalpel or transconjunctival blepharoplasty is used.

The scalpel method is carried out with the pathology of the upper and lower eyelids. In the first case, the incision is made in the area of ​​the fold between the bone and the eyeball. With a hernia of the lower eyelid, an incision is made along the lash line. During the operation, excess tissue is removed, then the surgeon applies cosmetic sutures.

With transconjunctival plasty, the operation is performed with a special device. The incision is made in the region of the inner edge of the eyelid, where the tube is inserted. Through it, vacuum removal of adipose tissue will occur. After such an operation, there are no scars and scars, the wound heals quickly, complications are extremely rare, and in most cases due to the fault of the patient himself, who violated the regimen after the operation.

Prevention of fatty hernias

In order to prevent fatty hernia, experts recommend:

• limit exposure to the sun;
• after 35 years, undergo anti-aging cosmetic procedures;
• make face masks at home
• daily massage the skin around the eyes with ice cubes;
• minimize the consumption of junk food;
• exclude alcohol and smoking.