The best way to get rid of bags on the cheekbones is with extended blepharoplasty or Cheeck-lift surgery, as well as liposuction and lipolysis. A noticeable, albeit temporary effect is provided by threads, contour plastic surgery, the introduction of lipolytics, and Dermahil. Hardware procedures also help: darsonval, fractional resurfacing, thermolysis.
If the problem is not too pronounced, you can use home methods: massage, gymnastics, compresses of green tea, sea salt, potato and cucumber masks, lifting creams, and sometimes Troxevasin or Troxerutin. It is also worth visiting a doctor to find out the cause of the problem. After all, it can occur at a young age, even in a child, not only because of genetics. But if this is not a sign of illness, swelling on the cheekbones does not threaten health.
Bags under the eyes: concept, causes of appearance
Eye bags, that is, swelling under the eyes on the cheekbones, are formed due to:
- age-related thinning, sagging tissue;
- anatomical features of the face;
- unhealthy lifestyle (love of salty foods, alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise);
- diseases.
They also occur in children, but in this case the cause is hereditary, and only sometimes problems with the kidneys, heart, or eyes. Adults may also discover a cosmetic defect after blepharoplasty, during the recovery period, or due to poorly performed intervention. Swelling in itself does not threaten health, but can be a signal of trouble with the heart, blood vessels, urinary system, and hormones.
What are bags, sufas on the face
Mask bags are fatty formations that appear through the skin in the cheekbone area in the form of swelling. The problem has other names: zygomatic edema, hernia, sufa, lymphostasis. Outwardly, it looks like stagnation of fluid, which is why two descending, deepening lines are formed under the eyes, and triangular elevations between them.
In fact, sufs on the face are the result of the accumulation and growth of adipose tissue, weakening and sagging of the skin. Although swelling can appear at a young age, even in children. After all, this is not a disease, but an anatomical feature that leads to a cosmetic defect.
Reasons for appearance
Bags on the cheekbones have the following causes:
- genetic predisposition, that is, hereditarily caused weakness and extensibility of the skin of the zygomatic zone, accumulation of fat;
- frequent swelling, which also leads to weakening of the dermis, ptosis;
- sharp fluctuations in weight and, as a result, the volume of facial tissue;
- natural age-related changes;
- endocrine and hormonal disorders.
An unhealthy lifestyle can also play a role in the appearance of the defect. We are talking about constant lack of sleep, excess alcohol, smoking, excessive love for salty and spicy foods.
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Types of bags under the eyes
Doctors identify the following types of bags that can form under the eyes:
- Hernias of the periorbital zone. This is also an accumulation of fatty tissue, but directly under the skin of the lower eyelid. The formations are outlined by semicircular deepened lines and look like swellings.
- Edema. Stagnation of lymph and accumulation of fluid leads to the appearance of “dips” under the eyes, sagging skin under them, and swelling.
- Painting. These are small elevations on the cheekbones that make the face look tired and, with their presence, sharply highlight the nasolacrimal grooves and nasolabial folds.
Why do they appear on a child’s cheekbones?
Bags on the cheekbones of a young child or teenager most often mean that parents or other close relatives have the same feature. Just in case it's worth:
- check kidney function, heart function, take appropriate tests;
- make sure the child has no allergies;
- take him to an ophthalmologist for examination.
Sometimes diseases cause swelling on children's cheekbones.
Causes of appearance after blepharoplasty
Painting bags after blepharoplasty can be bothersome due to the following:
- Postoperative healing has been delayed, and swelling is still present. It can be localized not only in the operated area, but also below.
- Excessive fat removal has occurred from under the lower eyelid. If periorbital hernias are simply excised rather than tissue redistributed, this can result in weakening of the supporting fascia. The skin and muscles begin to sag, the fat in the cheekbones, which was there before, protrudes.
Is swelling on the cheekbones dangerous?
Swelling or fatty deposits on the cheekbones are not a disease, so they do not threaten anything except deterioration of appearance and age. But sometimes they can be a symptom of a pathology that causes fluid stagnation. Of course, the malar formations are fat, but lymph is also present there, making the protrusions even more noticeable. And if in the morning the cheekbones are without bags or almost without them, and in the evening bumps appear or become more pronounced, this is a reason to be examined.
Fatty hernial bags under the eyes
Prevention comes first
As with any other preventive measures, the principle works here - the sooner you start, the more obvious and effective the result will be. Therefore, if such defects are associated with a genetic predisposition, it is advisable to start getting rid of them at a young age. However, even in adulthood, the following recommendations should not be neglected:
- Minimum alcohol, quit smoking - adhere to a healthy lifestyle;
- Adequate sleep, at least 8 hours, is important;
- Maintain daily fluid intake: in summer - at least 3 liters, in winter - 2 liters, including other drinks and liquids;
- Protect your face from ultraviolet radiation and use special means;
- Maximize your diet with vitamins, including vitamin complexes;
- Regular and thorough facial cleansing and use of moisturizer;
- Do daily facial exercises.
How to get rid of bags under the eyes yourself
You can get rid of bags under the eyes without the help of specialists and professional methods, if the problem is not yet very noticeable, using:
- creams with vitamins and anti-aging components;
- massage with cold spoons, ice cubes;
- herbal, tea, salt compresses;
- masks made from cucumber, potatoes, eggs;
- exercises to train the eye muscles and facial muscles.
Sometimes the problem can be masked with a concealer that is lighter than your skin tone. Or use medications designed to get rid of edema, improve the condition of blood vessels and lymph flow. But it is better to do this after identifying the cause of the formation of swelling.
Cream
The cream will not help much against bags on the cheekbones, since they are not a dermatological problem. But to tighten and tighten the skin, you can use products that provide a lifting effect:
- with snail mucin from Mizon;
- Sensibio from Bioderma;
- Granat-Apfel from Weleda;
- “Harmony of Perfection” by Teana;
- Lift Integral Serum Lift Regard Yeux from Lierac.
Cream Lift Integral Serum Lift Regard Yeux from Lierac
Cream “Harmony of Perfection” from Teana
Cream Granat-Apfel from Weleda
Sensibio cream from Bioderma
Cream with snail mucin from Mizon
They should be applied not only to the lower eyelids, but also to the cheekbones. You can also use other creams that contain vitamins A, C, E.
Massage
Massage will also not remove swelling, but will make it less noticeable if performed in the following sequence:
- run your fingers along the upper edge of the eye socket, starting from the inner corners of the eyes;
- iron the areas under the lower eyelid from the bridge of the nose to the outer corners through problem areas;
- Without removing your palms, continue the lines along the edges of the cheeks, along the neck and to the collarbones.
This massage, if done for a few minutes a day, enhances the outflow of lymph, normalizes intracellular metabolism, which helps reduce swelling. The result is achievable if you do an even simpler procedure using chilled teaspoons. They should be guided from the temples through the sufas to the bridge of the nose. When the metal heats up, you need to take other cold spoons.
Before any procedure, the skin is first cleaned, then oil is distributed over it. Only then should you start the massage.
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How to reduce a painting bag using lotions and compresses
You can make the paint bag smaller and smoother using the following applications:
- frozen watermelon juice;
- decoctions of chamomile, sage, coltsfoot;
- fresh cucumber pulp wrapped in gauze;
- sea salt, which is placed in a cotton bag and moistened with warm water;
- green tea.
Any of the products (except ice) are placed on the problem area for a few minutes, and then washed off. Use twice a week tones the skin and enhances microcirculation in deeper layers.
How to get rid of zygomatic hernias at home using masks
You can try to get rid of the deficiency at home and smooth out zygomatic hernias using masks:
- From potatoes . If you use boiled, it should be kneaded, added with a couple of drops of olive oil and applied to the cheekbones while still warm, leave for 20 minutes. Raw potatoes, which are pre-chopped, will also come in handy. This mask is used cool for 20-30 minutes.
- From raw protein . It is whipped, applied to the skin and left until dry. The product tightens and tones.
- Yeast and milk . The ingredients are mixed to form sour cream and applied to the cheekbones in a thick layer. Should be washed off after drying.
- Sour cream and finely chopped parsley . Lactic acid and vitamin C improve tissue nutrition and relieve congestion if you use the product for 15-20 minutes.
For a mask against paint bags you will need green tea, rosehip oil and a cotton sponge.
Masks should be done 2-3 times a week.
How to disguise paint bags with cosmetics
You can disguise the paint bags that rise on the cheekbones with cosmetics in several stages:
- apply a moisturizer to your eyelids and a day cream to your face;
- wait for absorption;
- use a liquid concealer on the lower eyelid that matches the shade of this area of the face;
- Apply a similar product to paint swellings, but in a lighter tone;
- use blush of a natural color not on all cheekbones, but only on their lower part;
- powder the problem area with a mineral product without reflective particles.
To distract attention from swelling, you need to carefully apply makeup to your eyes and eyebrows. But at the same time use natural shades of matte shadows and mascara.
Exercises from paint bags on cheekbones
After a light massage, exercises that get rid of paint bags on the cheekbones will be effective:
- Close your eyes as much as possible and stay like that for a few seconds. Then open them, looking into the distance, without blinking, repeat the previous action.
- Look up, down, and to the sides in turn. The eyes should linger in each position for 5 seconds.
- Draw a figure eight with your eyes. Eye movements should be slow.
These exercises tighten the muscles of the visual organs, but also help to activate metabolic processes in nearby areas. Each must be done at least 5 times. Gymnastics should be supplemented with the following actions:
- hold out the “O” sound as long as possible;
- alternate the pronunciation of the vowels “U” (stretch your lips with a tube), “I” (smile widely).
These exercises are repeated 10-15 times.
Preparations for painting bags
Medications help with painting bags only slightly; they rather contribute to overall health, stimulation of lymphatic movement, elimination of puffiness, thereby improving appearance. The following means are used:
- diuretics, including decoctions of lingonberry leaves and other diuretic herbs;
- vitamin complexes containing retinol, ascorbic acid and tocopherol acetate;
- externally Heparin ointment, Troxevasin, Troxerutin gels.
They can be used for a short course, after consulting with a doctor, so as not to add new health problems. And it is better to combine it with massage, masks, compresses.
How to safely remove from a child
You can remove swelling on a child’s cheekbones by eliminating the cause of their appearance, for example, by curing an illness, but it is also important to pay attention to the following points:
- make sure that the baby does not sleep with his face in the pillow;
- do not give a lot of liquid at night;
- allow him to move a lot;
- Do not overfeed with sweets and salty foods.
Teenagers can do massage, exercises, masks and applications.
Common Mistakes
One of the main mistakes is low-quality cheap cosmetics or the wrong tone. In these cases, all skin imperfections will be especially clearly emphasized. Too light shades of foundation and powder will give dark circles under the eyes an earthy color. A greasy makeup base will prevent the outflow of fluid and the application of cosmetics in this area.
Women over 40 believe that at this age you can’t disguise everything with cosmetics, but this opinion is wrong.
You should definitely exclude:
- a large amount of foundation on the face;
- an attempt to hide bags and dark circles with foundation rather than concealer;
- too thickly painted lower eyelashes (focus attention on wrinkles);
- dark blush;
- brightly painted eyebrows;
- unshaded lip contour;
- too much powder.
By following all these rules, you can not only hide imperfections with cosmetics, but also reduce your age by at least several years.
Folk remedies to remove swelling on the cheekbones under the eyes
It is possible to remove swelling that has formed on the cheekbones under the eyes, with their minimal manifestations:
- Alternate warm and cool compresses. For them, you can use the previously mentioned medicinal herbs, as well as bodyaga.
- Avocado and banana masks. One or the other is crushed, cooled and applied to the skin in the area of the cheekbones and lower eyelids.
- Cucumber slices with mint. The grass should be chopped so that the juice appears. Then crushed mint is placed on the cheekbones and a cucumber is placed on top.
Mask for painting bags made from cucumber, honey, rosehip oil and potatoes
Questionable methods
When getting rid of swelling on the cheekbones on your own, first of all, you should correctly determine the cause of their occurrence and the original source itself. Otherwise, any methods will turn out to be useless at best, and harmful at worst. Here are the most “popular” of them:
- Use of anti-varicose drugs;
- Applying hemorrhoid medications to problem areas;
- Diuretics, which can lead not only to dehydration, but also to kidney disease.
Many, wanting to fix the problem on their own, resort to such means that are strictly not recommended:
- Extracting fatty tissue yourself will lead to wounds and infection;
- Acupuncture without the help of a specialist;
- Ignoring medical recommendations for treatment;
- Use of medications without a doctor's prescription.
Plastic surgery to remove paint bags
Cheek lift plastic surgery or extended blepharoplasty most effectively removes paint bags. Therefore, they cost from 100,000 rubles. up to 250,000 rub. and are appointed when it is obvious that the problem cannot be solved in other ways. In milder cases and in younger patients, correction of the paint bags with fillers or threads is advisable. Here the price is more modest - from 12,000 rubles. up to 80,000 rub.
Types of operations
Painting bags can be eliminated using several types of operations:
- extended blepharoplasty;
- surgical intervention Cheek lift;
- insertion of absorbable threads;
- contour plastic surgery.
Only the first two methods can be called a full-fledged operation. Others are minimally invasive methods and are performed under local anesthesia.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty will get rid of eye bags if it is performed in an extended version, since standard eyelid surgery will not help remove swelling in the middle area of the face. The essence of the intervention is that the fat capsule protruding through the skin is removed through the incisions, and the soft tissues are tightened. After this, the incisions are sutured. And as a result of the movement of the skin and muscles, the zygomatic area becomes smooth, tightened, without transverse grooves and unnecessary bulges.
The result of circular blepharoplasty
Surgery is one of the most effective, but also traumatic ways to eliminate a defect. It is done after a thorough examination of the patient, if he is already 35 years old. There must be no contraindications:
- diabetes;
- bleeding disorders;
- pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
- infections;
- ophthalmological diseases;
- cancer;
- increased activity of the thyroid gland.
Threads
Painting bags can be removed using absorbable threads, which are inserted into the thickness of the skin according to the scheme. They provide a double effect, ensuring the disappearance of zygomatic hernias:
- tissue tightening;
- compaction of the dermis.
Before and after thread lifting of the upper third of the face
The procedure helps to hide the sufa, but does not remove fat from the cheekbone area. Its advantages are that everything is done under local anesthesia, and the result is visible almost immediately; there is no long recovery period. And there are fewer contraindications than with surgery. Threads should not be used if you have diabetes, oncology, material intolerance, or problems with blood clotting.
Contour correction of bumps on the cheekbones under the eyes
Bumps protruding on the cheekbones under the eyes can be removed using contouring, that is, injecting drugs into this area that increase tissue volume. This way the bags are camouflaged. Use products with high-density hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite or polylactic acid. They resolve within a few months, a maximum of 1.5 years, after which the problem returns.
Result of contour plastic surgery
But the result of the procedure is visible immediately. And it consists not only of smoothing out the sufas, but also improving the contours of the cheekbones and reducing wrinkles around the eyes.
Cheek lift
Cheek lift is another type of surgical operation during which:
- elimination of sagging, wrinkles on the eyelids, nasolacrimal line;
- midface lift, including the cheekbone area;
- raising the corners of the lips;
- reduction of nasolabial folds.
Tissues not only move, but are also fixed in new places by endotins. This allows you to achieve a very lasting effect and a natural look to your face. Rehabilitation after the intervention will take 2-3 weeks. Recovery is quick because access to tissue is only through incisions along the edges of the lower eyelids.
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Cost of removing paint bags surgically
Removal of paint bags using one of the surgical methods is possible at a price:
Type of intervention | Cost, rub. |
Contour plastic | 12000-17000 rub. |
Check lift | 200000-250000 rub. |
Extended blepharoplasty | 80000-150000 rub. |
Threads | 45000-80000 rub. |
The exact cost depends on many factors relating to the clinic, the doctor and the characteristics of the problem.
Use a cooling stick for the skin around the eyes
Instead of the usual eye cream, use an eye stick. This remedy is aimed at relieving edema and swelling (look for caffeine in the composition and avoid alcohol-containing components). But a regular cream will not help you, because it is aimed at lifting and anti-aging.
You can find men's eye care products at the RIVE GAUCH perfume and cosmetics store.
Declare eye cream at RIVE GAUCHE, from RUB 3,095, order: +7 (800) 333-20-20
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How to get rid of paint bags on cheekbones using cosmetology
You can get rid of paint bags that have formed on the cheekbones using the following cosmetology methods:
- liposuction or pumping out fat using a device;
- lipofilling (adding fat cells to the area for smoothing);
- injections of the absorbable drug Dermahil, other lipolytics;
- thermolifting;
- darsonvalization;
- Diprospan injections;
- fractional grinding.
Lipofilling
Lipofilling gets rid of paint bags in several stages:
- using liposuction, fatty tissue is pumped out from other parts of the body;
- they clean it by passing it through a special centrifuge;
- injected into the cheekbones so that the dents outlining fatty hernias are smoothed out.
As a result, due to the increase in volume, bulges are smoothed out and the skin is wrinkle-free.
Liposuction
Liposuction in the presence of paint bags on the cheekbones is often performed as part of a plastic surgery involving tissue tightening. It involves pumping out excess fat through punctures. And performing the procedure as an independent method can cause the appearance of additional folds on the skin, adding age.
With a lift, liposuction will cause the sufas to disappear without a trace, and not just be disguised. New fat deposition in these areas is extremely unlikely.
Dermahil
Dermahil is a drug that is injected into the cheekbone area to:
- reduce the volume of fat in the corrected area without destroying its cells;
- make the skin denser by stimulating the development of collagen and elastin layers;
- relieve swelling;
- strengthen facial muscles;
- smooth out small wrinkles.
The procedure involves several sessions, sometimes up to 8. The doctor must accurately calculate the dose of the drug and determine the injection site.
How to remove oil under the eyes using fractional resurfacing
Removing oil under the eyes using fractional resurfacing means exposing the tissue to laser radiation. It heats the epidermis, dermis and facial muscles, accelerating and activating metabolic processes. Due to this, the procedure destroys fatty hernias, tightens and rejuvenates the skin. The bulges become invisible.
The procedure involves the use of a device with radiation that is transmitted through a handpiece. An anesthetic cream is first applied to the surface to be treated. Then restoration is required, after which the effect will be revealed - smoother and younger skin.
Darsonval
The Darsonval procedure involves the use of high-frequency electric current, and the result is:
- thinning of the fat layer on the cheekbones;
- removal of excess fluid;
- increased cell division and skin tightening.
Darsonval
Contact gel is applied to the cheekbones, the device is turned on and the nozzle is moved over the problem area (contact method). To achieve the effect, 10-15 sessions are needed.
Help from lipolytics
Lipolitics are drugs that destroy adipose tissue and promote its release naturally. They are administered by injection. The products contain caffeine, taurine, hyaluronic acid, L-carnitine and other components that also tighten the skin and smooth out wrinkles.
The procedure is carried out in several sessions, using different means at each stage. Drugs are selected based on the patient’s individual characteristics. Sometimes, for better effect, the course is completed with injections of hyaluronic acid.
Thermolifting
Thermolifting is the heating of tissues using a device through a nozzle, due to which the fat layer is reduced and the skin is tightened. It will help while the problem is mild. Therefore, the method is indicated more likely for young patients.
Thermolifting is carried out in several sessions. It does not involve damage to the skin, it cannot be burned, so no rehabilitation is required. But the method is weaker in efficiency than those described earlier.
Fractional thermolifting
Liposuction to remove without surgery
It is advisable to perform liposuction of the zygomatic area using a laser. A tip is inserted through a puncture under the skin, with the help of which the fat is liquefied and extracted, and the dermis and epidermis are tightened due to heating. In this way, it is possible to avoid the formation of new wrinkles due to the disappearance of the fat pad. And recovery is faster.
Removing a defect without plastic surgery using liposuction can only be entrusted to a highly qualified surgeon. This procedure is quite aggressive, and the facial and trigeminal nerves are located nearby, and damage to them can disfigure the face.
Diprospan in cosmetology against zygomatic bags
The hormonal drug Diprospan is used in cosmetology against cheekbones, as it dissolves fat. It is administered in very small doses by injection into the problem area. But there is a danger of reducing the tissue volume too much, which will lead to the formation of new wrinkles. Therefore, Diprospan is indicated more likely for young patients.
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Cosmetology procedures
Modern cosmetology offers a variety of techniques for treating zygomatic hernias; their choice depends on the degree of the problem itself, personal preferences and financial capabilities.
- Hormonal injections using the drug diprospan. Such injections can significantly smooth out the face, giving the skin elasticity and firmness.
- Hyaluronic acid injections. A procedure during which fillers with biocompatible hyaluronic acid are injected under the skin. These fillers remove not only sufas, but also expression lines and crow's feet.
- Fractional laser resurfacing. Under the influence of a laser device, penetration occurs into the epidermis layer to improve the quality of the skin structure and muscle fibers. Paint bags become less noticeable and skin tone improves.
- Thermolifting, RF lifting or radio lifting is a hardware technique that has virtually no contraindications and long-term rehabilitation. Smoothes the skin, restores elasticity and tone.
- Ultrasonic lifting or SMAS lifting. The procedure immediately has several cosmetic effects, and in our case, it strengthens the framework of the skin and muscle tissue, and as a result eliminates sagging zygomatic hernias. The effect of such lifting is long-lasting and is designed to last 2-3 years, depending on the initial condition of the skin.