Ever wake up the day after working overnight, and your eyes feel super tired? It’s very likely that you’ll have eye bags which could ruin your day. What’s worse is that you’ll now have to hide these pesky eye bags with makeup which when excessively used is not great for your health; otherwise, you’ll look haggard to everyone who sees you.

Sure, applying thick makeup is a good short-term solution to eye bags, but wouldn’t you want to get rid of them for good? Lucky for you, I have prepared this guide about eye bag removal treatments right here in Singapore.

What are eye bags?

Eye bags are a tricky problem, and it helps to understand first what they are and how they come to be. Eye bags, or eye puffiness in medical terms, are a condition where the eye tissues under the eyes become bumpy or puffy. They are usually caused by old age, stress, fluid buildup, or a lack of sleep.

Treatment Options

If you’re hesitant to undergo medical treatment due to personal, financial, or other reasons, then makeup and eye creams may suffice in hiding eye bags. The only problem is you’ll have to be disciplined to apply them daily, as forgetting to do that may ruin your day. These ‘fixes’ are all temporary, and it is good to have a longer-lasting, or better yet, permanent solution to your eye bag problem. Consider one of the following eye bag removal treatments:

1. Scarless Eye Bag Removal Surgery

What is it?

One of the most effective ways to get rid of your eye bags is through surgery. For a long time, though, eye bag removal surgery usually resulted in some scarring below the eyes. Since surgery is done by making an incision on the operated area (in this case, under the eyes), there’s a high chance that a scar will appear.

How is the procedure performed?

It is a great thing that medical technology has evolved to a point where eye bag removal no longer produces scars. The treatment, aptly called scarless eye bag removal surgery, is an invasive procedure in which the doctor makes a small incision on the lower eyelid area and removes fat tissues, which cause the appearance of eye bags. This treatment is done in aesthetic clinics like 1Aesthetics, Medical & Surgery too.

Important Tips:

Scarless eye bag removal surgery is very effective as the results are permanent. However, there are some drawbacks. You have to avoid alcohol, smoking, painkillers, and Vitamin E products at least 6 days before the surgery. After the surgery, prepare for some downtime as full recovery may take up to 3 weeks.

Cost in Singapore:

Scarless eye bag removal surgery in Singapore is a bit pricy and costs around $2000 to $4000.

2. Laser Blepharoplasty

What is it?

Laser blepharoplasty is similar to scarless eye bag removal surgery in which the doctor makes an incision to remove the fat tissues under the eyes.

How is the procedure performed?

The only difference with scarless eyebag removal surgery is  that instead of using a sharp tool such as a scalpel to make the incision, a carbon dioxide laser is employed instead. One advantage of this technique is that there is very little bleeding compared to traditional surgery, as the CO2 laser beam continually seals the blood vessels while it cuts tissue. Since there is less wound contraction, scarring is less likely to occur.

Important Tips:

Similar to traditional surgery, the patient must avoid certain things like alcohol or smoking at least a week before the procedure to reduce the risk of complications. There is less downtime, though, as recovery takes just 7 to 10 days. Laser blepharoplasty can also be employed to address other problems, such as droopy eyelids or for double eyelid surgery.

Cost in Singapore:

Due to a lot of advantages, the procedure cost is much higher compared to traditional surgery, which ranges from $2,800 to $5,000.

3. Radiofrequency (RF) Eye Bag Removal

What is it?

If you’re wary of going under the knife, or if you can’t afford the long downtime, then one option available is radiofrequency eye bag removal. Originating from South Korea, this procedure is one of the most sought after treatments for eye bags in Singapore due to it being really quick and having almost zero downtime.

How is the procedure performed?

Before the procedure, a topical anesthetic is first applied to the lower eyelids. A special micro-needle is then inserted that emits a radiofrequency to target excess fat deposits with precision. This needle also injects poly-L-lactic acid, which increases collagen production in the area. This results in the tightening of the skin on the lower eyelid and reduces the overall eye puffiness. Before you know it, the procedure is already over after 30 to 50 minutes.

Important Tips:

Since no incisions are made, there is nearly no discomfort during the procedure. Patients can comfortably undergo RF eye bag removal during their break time since there is almost no downtime after the procedure. Unfortunately, RF eye bag removal is only effective for small to medium-sized eye bags.

Cost in Singapore:

The procedure costs about $3,200 to $4,600, but the results will be effective for up to two years.

4. Non-surgical 4D Laser Eye Treatment

What is it?

Another noninvasive procedure for eye bag removal is non-surgical 4D laser eye treatment. It is one of the safest and most comfortable procedures for eye bag removal. There is also no downtime at all, and patients can go back to their normal activities immediately following the procedure.

How is the procedure performed?

It works by using two lasers, one to stimulate collagen production underneath the skin of the eye bags and the other to resurface and smoothen the skin under the eyelids. The two-part procedure lasts for less than 45 minutes, and there is nearly no discomfort and pain during the procedure.

Important Tips:

The treatment has its downsides, however. Like other nonsurgical options, such as RF eye bag removal, it is only effective for small- to medium-sized eye bags. If the doctor finds that the eye bags are too large for 4D laser eye treatment, he/she may recommend surgery instead. Another downside is that for the treatment to be very effective, your doctor may recommend at least 2 sessions of the procedure.

Cost in Singapore:

Each session of non-surgical 4D laser eye treatment costs around $850 to $1200.

Final Words

No matter which procedure you choose to undertake, it can’t be stressed enough how essential it is to have a long-lasting solution to eye bags compared to makeup and concealers. Always keep in mind to choose a doctor or clinic you can trust to lessen the risk of complications.