What to do if your eyelids swell in the morning? It is important to choose an effective treatment approach

Swelling of the eyelid is a common condition that is a concomitant symptom of many diseases. To treat it, ophthalmologists use different means. These include drug therapy, physiotherapeutic procedures, and surgical interventions. Some people prefer to rely on traditional medicine to treat edema.

In this article

• What is eyelid swelling?
• Why do my eyelids swell?
• Treatment of eyelid edema using traditional medicine
• Is it possible to use folk remedies for swelling of the eyelids?
• How can you relieve eyelid swelling using folk remedies?
• Relieving edema using folk remedies of animal origin

How to remove swelling from the eyelids?

Swelling occurs due to the accumulation of a large volume of fluid in the intercellular space. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest.

In this article

• How to remove swelling from the eyelids?
• The most common causes of eyelid swelling
• How to relieve swelling of the eyelids after drinking alcohol?
• Eyelids are swollen after tattooing - what to do?
• How to remove swelling from the upper eyelid using folk remedies?
• How does massage help remove swelling from the upper eyelids?
• How else can you remove swelling from your eyelids?

Because of this, swelling appears on the eyelids or under the eye sockets. Other parts of the body also swell, but on the face it becomes immediately noticeable. Swelling of the eyelid or eye is not only a cosmetic problem. This symptom may signal the development of a disease, not necessarily related to the organs of vision. Let's look at all the possible causes of eyelid swelling and find out how to remove them.

How to get rid of “bags” under the eyes using cosmetology?

It is faster and more expedient to remove pronounced fatty hernias of the lower eyelids if they have been present for a long time, as well as with excess stretched sagging skin and wrinkles (folds). Even several sessions with a cosmetologist may not lead to the desired aesthetic result. However, if puffy or fatty “bags” and “circles” under the eyes have been bothering you not so long ago, as well as the first signs of age-related skin changes (wrinkles, loss of tone), then you can fight them in the cosmetologist’s office. Let's talk about the most effective methods.

Injection cosmetology - MesoEye C71

What problems does it solve?

• Copes with persistent swelling;
• Removes noticeable “bags” (hernias) under the eyes, including eye bags;
• Removes dark circles;
• Removes wrinkles, including crow's feet;
• Noticeably refreshes a “tired look”;
• Effectively fights signs of age-related skin changes.

How many procedures will be required?

On average, 4-6. The result is visible after the first procedure.

Rehabilitation

Depends on skin sensitivity. Injections in the delicate and sensitive periorbital area, of course, cannot be called pleasant, but the micropapular technique allows you to not be a red panda after just 1 day

Lymphatic drainage massage

What problems does it solve?

• Removes lymph and excess fluid, thus relieving swelling;
• Strengthens the skin around the eyes, enriching it with oxygen and stimulating the production of its own collagen and elastin;
• Smoothes out wrinkles;
• Returns tone to sagging skin.

How many procedures will be required?

A lasting and pronounced effect requires more than 4 procedures. Can be combined with home eye care.

Rehabilitation

No

Home care Follement Professionnel (France)

What problems does it solve?

• Noticeably reduces swelling under the eyes, has a drainage effect;
• Normalizes water balance;
• Prevents skin aging;
• Reduces the number of wrinkles and makes them less pronounced;
• Fights dark circles under the eyes;
• Fights signs of age-related skin changes, improves its tone.

How many procedures will be required?

Products from the Follement Professionnel line are recommended as additional regular skin care at home. Best combined with lymphatic drainage, microcurrent, or if you discuss this problem with a doctor. However, if puffy “bags” and dark circles under the eyes are not very pronounced, then you may be satisfied with the effect without procedures. Cosmetics contain special active ingredients. 78% of women and men note a visible effect after 1 month of use.

Rehabilitation

No

In our clinic you can consult with both a cosmetologist and a plastic surgeon (free of charge and even online). The doctor will select an individual option for facial beauty or an effective home care product with active ingredients. You can also purchase them in our clinic. And don’t forget to look at our website in the “promotions” section.

Microcurrent therapy

What problems does it solve?

• Remove dark circles under the eyes;
• Noticeably tightens the skin around the eyes, increases tone;
• Activate the production of their own collagen and elastin;
• Reduce the volume of subcutaneous fat - hernias at an early stage;
• Remove swelling;
• Returns skin tone.

How many procedures will be required?

The number of procedures is individual, on average 5-6 sessions. Can be combined with additional home care for the skin around the eyes.

Rehabilitation

No

Contour plastic surgery (filling) of the nasolacrimal groove with fillers

What problems does it solve?

• Allows you to fill the nasolacrimal groove and visually smooth the surface of the skin around the eyes;
• Reduce dark circles under the eyes;
• Smooth out small wrinkles;
• They improve skin quality and promote rejuvenation, since the main component is hyaluronic acid.

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How many procedures will be required?

Depending on the drug and the individual characteristics of the skin, the effect lasts for a period of 6-12 months.

Rehabilitation

Like mesotherapy, it depends on the sensitivity of the skin. For 7 days, you need to protect your skin from heat and ultraviolet radiation, and follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations for the use of decorative cosmetics.

Laser resurfacing Deka SmartXide (non-surgical blepharoplasty)

What problems does it solve?

• Marked rejuvenation of the skin of the periorbital area - the skin of the eyelids tightens, becomes toned and elastic at the cellular level;
• Makes the nasolacrimal groove less pronounced, visually removing “bags” under the eyes (but not fatty hernias);
• Evens out skin texture, smoothes out fine wrinkles;
• Promotes rapid skin regeneration;
• Noticeably refreshes the look.

How many procedures will be required?

Depending on the scale of the problem, approximately 2-4 sessions. However, after the first grinding, the result will pleasantly surprise you.

Rehabilitation

7 days

What causes swelling of the eyelids and what should be done to relieve it?

Swelling may occur in one eye or both. In such cases, they speak of unilateral or bilateral edema, respectively. Most often the upper eyelids swell. This can happen for various reasons - pathological and non-pathological. The first group of factors includes eye diseases and diseases of other organs. Swelling of the eyelids is almost always observed with the development of inflammatory ophthalmopathologies. Among them:

• keratitis;
• blepharitis;
• conjunctivitis;
• iridocyclitis;
• barley.

The eyelids also swell with some systemic ailments - diseases of the kidneys, liver, blood vessels, diabetes mellitus, allergies, abdominal dropsy. Swelling of the upper eyelid is a very common symptom that cannot be called specific. It is difficult to determine from this sign alone whether it is a consequence of any pathology. However, often the eyelids swell for reasons that are not related to disease.

What diseases can cause swollen eyes?

This symptom accompanies not only ophthalmological pathologies. It may be associated with systemic diseases. For example:

• gastrointestinal diseases;
• pathologies of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• infectious, viral diseases;
• liver and kidney diseases.

The list goes on, because there are more than 70 diseases that are accompanied by swelling of the eyelids. This could indicate problems with almost any organ.

The most common causes of eyelid swelling

Swelling of the eyelids appears due to hormonal imbalances, as a result of visual fatigue, injury, after an insect bite, due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the eyes and skin.

In some cases, swelling occurs briefly after taking certain medications. However, the most common causes of edema are:

• alcohol consumption;
• poor nutrition;
• tattoo;
• overwork.

Let's look at these reasons in more detail and list ways that help quickly remove swelling.

Could swelling be a symptom of an allergy?

An allergic reaction is one of the common causes of swelling. This happens because mast cells release biologically active proteins to neutralize allergens. But when combined with irritants, they cause a reaction that is similar to inflammation. Hence the swelling and redness of the eyelids. Among the ophthalmological causes of eyelid swelling, the most common are:

• glaucoma;
• conjunctivitis;
• periorbital cellulitis;
• eyelid tumors;
• injuries;
• insect bites;
• thermal, chemical burns.

Often the appearance of swelling is the body’s reaction to smoke, dust and other irritants from the external environment.

How to relieve swelling of the eyelids after drinking alcohol?

After drinking alcohol-containing drinks in large quantities, not only the eyelids, but also the entire face swells. With chronic alcoholism, swelling occurs in the legs and arms, which already indicates the development of severe pathologies of internal organs. The main cause of edema is the inability of the liver to process ethyl alcohol into components that would be harmless to the body. Also, swelling may indicate poor functioning of the urinary system, which leads to fluid stagnation.

Swelling usually goes away within a day or 24 hours. The speed of recovery depends on several factors:

• amount of alcohol consumed;
• frequency of drinking alcoholic beverages;
• person's age;
• condition of internal organs;
• genetic characteristics;
• body weight.

Edema can also occur in people who rarely drink. It depends on the body. Sometimes a feast cannot be avoided. Many people drink alcohol at corporate events and then have to go to work the next day. In the morning you saw that your face and eyelids were swollen, and you somehow needed to leave the house. What to do in this case? Women who are more concerned about this problem than men can hide puffiness under makeup. In principle, swelling will go away on its own within one or two days. It is only necessary to restore the balance of salts and fluids in the body, as well as get enough sleep.

Reviews

Marina, 32 years old:

It was too much fun at the corporate party, and in the morning I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror. My whole face was swollen. I went online and found that you can get rid of swelling using improvised means. I took a Furasemide tablet, applied tea bags to my eyes, then took a cold shower. Started to look much better

Christina, 24 years old:

I suffered from edema during pregnancy. It was terrible, even toxicosis did not cause so much discomfort (((The doctor prescribed Canephron. An excellent remedy! I supported its effect with a potato mask, very quickly and useful. Now that I don’t get enough sleep because of the baby, Canephron helps out. Sometimes I use advice from the Internet)

Eyelids swell in the morning - what is the reason and how to remove the swelling?

If your eyelids are swollen after sleep, most likely the reason for this is poor nutrition. A late dinner consisting of smoked or too salty foods makes you thirsty.

A person drinks one or two extra glasses of water before bed, and wakes up in the morning with a swollen face. Usually there are bags or bruises under the eyes. Some people experience swelling of the upper eyelids. Also causes of swelling can be:

• lack of sleep;
• cosmetics that are not washed off before bed;
• smoking;
• overwork;
• stress;
• cry.

All these factors are not associated with diseases, so you can eliminate swelling yourself at home. You can quickly relieve swelling caused by the above reasons using cosmetic procedures, massage, ice and other means, which we will discuss later.

Blepharoplasty against bags under the eyes

You can remove “bags” under the eyes (fatty hernias) in one go using lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Removed fat packets do not form again in these places. During this surgery, the plastic surgeon can also remove excess stretched skin.

The result of blepharoplasty. The work of plastic surgeon Khatri Amit Rajendrovich!

With the help of eyelid blepharoplasty, you can not only remove “bags” under the eyes, but also solve a wide range of problems:

• remove excess skin of the upper eyelids;
• eliminate drooping corners of the eyes;
• correct asymmetry of the upper eyelids
• correct too narrow eye shape;
• remove wrinkles and folds around the eyes (“crow’s feet”).

In classic blepharoplasty, the plastic surgeon makes tiny incisions under the eyelashes. Therefore, postoperative sutures are hidden and unnoticeable to others.

Transconjunctival blepharoplasty

performed
without incisions
, however, the operation has a more limited range of aesthetic indications. If you have excess skin, this method may not be suitable.

Find out more about blepharoplasty in our clinic (St. Petersburg)

Eyelids are swollen after tattooing - what to do?

Tattooing is a cosmetic procedure that is very popular today. It is performed in beauty salons only by qualified specialists. Usually, materials that are safe for health are used, so tattooing does not cause side effects. However, no one is safe from them either.

The causes of eyelid swelling after tattooing can be:

• failure to comply with the cosmetologist’s instructions after the procedure;
• use of low quality pigment;
• too dry or thin skin;
• allergic reaction to dye;
• infection under the skin.

Eyelid or eyebrow tattooing is performed using a cosmetic instrument that comes into contact with the skin. Dye is injected underneath it. In this case, the integrity of the skin is compromised. As already noted, facial skin is very thin and sensitive. Any irritating factor can cause swelling under the eyes or on the eyelids. There is a risk of developing an inflammatory process, which is, of course, rare if the procedure is performed in a good salon.

Tissues react to the pigment as if it were a foreign body. Slight swelling is normal after insertion. Also, some patients complain of pain, itching, redness of the eyelids or eyebrows. However, there should not be severe swelling. Temporary swelling subsides during the first 24 hours after the procedure. If this does not happen, you need to consult a doctor.

How to remove swelling in such cases? It is not recommended to eliminate the symptom yourself until a specialist determines the cause of its occurrence.

How to remove swelling of the eyelids?

Swelling from the eyelid can be eliminated at home, in a clinic or in a salon. It all depends on what is causing the symptom, whether you have the time and money or not. If the nature of the swelling is pathological, then you first need to see a doctor. Typically, swelling of the eyelids as a symptom of the development of an eye disease is accompanied by the following signs:

• hyperemia or pallor;
• transillumination of blood vessels;
• lacrimation;
• itching and burning;
• thickening of the cartilage of the eyelid;
• pain;
• discharge of mucus or pus.

If you have several of these symptoms, you should see an ophthalmologist. It is dangerous to relieve swelling from the eyelid using folk remedies or medicines that are in your home medicine cabinet. The disease may become more complicated. If you are sure that swelling of the eyelid is not a consequence of the development of the disease, you can use the recipes of the so-called traditional medicine. Let's find out what you can urgently do to get rid of puffiness.

How to remove swelling from the upper eyelid using folk remedies?

You can quickly get rid of swelling of the eyelids with the help of lotions, compresses and face masks. They do not cure diseases, but help soothe the skin and muscles, which promotes the outflow of excess fluid. On the Internet you can find many recipes that are used to relieve swelling of the eyelids. Let's list some of them:

• Cold. Everyone has ice cubes in their refrigerator. They need to be wrapped in gauze or bandage and applied to closed eyelids for 1-2 minutes. The eyes should not be too cold. It is better to apply ice to the eyelids intermittently.

• Carrot. Make a mask from the grated vegetable. You can apply it not only to the upper eyelids, but also to the skin under the eyes, the bridge of the nose, and cheekbones.
• Flax seeds. They need to be filled with hot water and left overnight. The resulting broth is filtered. Lotions are made from it and applied to the eyelids for 10-15 minutes. This remedy is believed to help with swelling and inflammation. However, if there is an inflammatory process, it should be treated by a doctor.
• Tea with mint. Tea may have a decongestant effect. Tea compresses are applied to the eyes for 15-20 minutes. Instead of tea leaves, you can also use plants such as chamomile, calendula, thyme, fireweed, and sage.
• Chilled milk. Tampons are moistened in it and left on the upper eyelids for 20-25 minutes. Also, some supporters of traditional medicine suggest using other dairy products - cottage cheese or sour cream.
• Raw potatoes. It can be cut into circles or grated on a fine grater to make compresses.
• Egg white. It has an astringent effect. Apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Daily use of eggs in this way helps smooth out wrinkles on the eyelids.

These products help to slightly eliminate swelling. There are more effective methods. Let's find out how to remove swelling from the upper eyelids using massage.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics for the eyes helps to change activities, give them a rest, and avoid drying out the eyeball and tension. When working at the computer for a long time, gymnastics should be given 5-10 minutes every 45-50 minutes.

The set of special exercises for the eyes includes:

• Alternately looking into the distance, then at an object located nearby. For this, it is better to choose one point outside the window or near the far wall, and one point somewhere nearby.
• Frequent blinking.
• Closing the eyes.
• Rotate the eyeballs in a circle clockwise and counterclockwise.
• Eye movements up and down and left and right.
• Diagonal eye movements.

Each eye exercise should end with a 30-second rest with your eyes closed.

Can I use diuretic tablets?

Diuretics are an emergency aid that can be resorted to no more than several times a year, when swelling of the eyes really appears inappropriately after, for example, a fun party. You should not take pills too often, especially without a doctor's advice.

REFERENCE! The safest way to get rid of edema without using diuretics is to drink rosehip decoction.

To quickly relieve eye swelling, you need to choose mild diuretics.

Which drug should I choose?

The drug Furosemide is one of the most effective and easiest diuretics. With its help, you can quickly get rid of swelling and improve kidney function, cleanse the body of toxins and waste.

The disadvantages of the drug include negative effects on the skin, hair and teeth if abused, as well as harmful effects on internal organs: the heart, liver and kidneys. In case of overdose, allergic reactions and pressure surges are possible.

Another effective remedy is hypothiazide. This drug also has a mild and quick effect, removes potassium and sodium ions, which contribute to the appearance of edema. However, if consumed frequently, it can disrupt the mineral balance in the blood.

Indapamide is also considered a diuretic, removes excess sodium from the body, and improves vascular elasticity. Uncontrolled use of Indapamide can lead to severe dizziness, tachycardia, deterioration in the functioning of internal organs and severe adverse reactions.

How does massage help remove swelling from the upper eyelids?

If your upper eyelids are swollen after sleep or due to alcohol consumption, you can do a lymphatic drainage massage.

Similar services are provided in salons. The massage is performed with hands or a special device. Massaging the eyelids helps improve blood circulation and fluid outflow. After just one session, which lasts 15-20 minutes, the swelling noticeably subsides. Not everyone has the opportunity to visit expensive salons. If you urgently need a massage to quickly relieve swelling from the upper eyelids, perform it according to the following algorithm:

• wash your hands and face with soap;
• apply moisturizer or oil to the skin;
• Using your middle and index fingers, massage your upper eyelids in a circular motion from the outer corner of your eyes to the inner corner;
• apply a few light pressures to the eyeballs and pat the skin around them with your hands;
• Massage your eyelids, temples, and eyebrows in a circular motion.

The massage should be completed with a contrast wash. If you do it daily, swelling will rarely appear. However, it is necessary to consult a doctor before performing this procedure, as there are contraindications to it:

• eye injuries;
• postoperative period;
• chronic ophthalmopathologies;
• inflammatory diseases of the eyelids and eyes;
• cataract;
• glaucoma;
• retinal detachment.

Do not forget that swelling of the eyelids as a symptom of any illness can only be treated under the guidance of a doctor, so as not to aggravate the situation. You can resort to folk remedies and massage only if it is approved by a specialist, and swelling rarely occurs and is not due to disease.

Will eye exercises help remove swelling?

Special exercises to relax the eye muscles will help relieve swelling if it is not caused by illness. Eye exercises increase blood circulation and oxygen supply to tissues. This also helps eliminate swelling, although not as effective as lymphatic drainage massage. If desired, you can use several treatment methods at the same time.

Try the following exercises:

• move your eyeballs in different directions;
• close your eyes tightly and open your eyes wide, repeating this algorithm 5 times;
• massage the upper eyelids with your fingers from the bridge of the nose to the outer corner of the eyes and back;
• pull the lower eyelid up and relax, then repeat this with the second eyelid.

You can use other sets of exercises. It is better for your doctor to choose it for you, especially if you have vision problems. Gymnastics may be contraindicated in case of refractive errors, for which special exercises are selected. You should also not do exercises if you have inflammatory eye diseases, retinal pathologies, increased intraocular pressure and some other diseases.

Massage treatments

Massage will help remove swelling. Using light movements, lightly pressing on the skin, massage the eyelids with your fingertips for several minutes. The skin in this area is very thin, delicate and requires careful handling.

To achieve the best effect, you must use natural oils: grape seed, almond, peach or moisturizer. After the massage procedure, you should briefly apply cotton pads soaked in cold water.

In addition, it is recommended to perform some exercises:

1. Squeezing your eyes shut. You need to close your eyes tightly for 5-7 seconds, then open your eyes wide. The exercise should be repeated 10-12 times.
2. Circular rotation of the eyeballs. It is necessary to perform several rotations clockwise, then counterclockwise. At the same time, you should keep your head straight.
3. Blinking. You should blink quickly and relax your eye muscles for 10-12 seconds.
4. Complete the set of exercises with palming.

How else can you remove swelling from your eyelids?

For swelling, physiotherapeutic procedures may be prescribed. Some of them are available only in paid clinics. This method of treatment is the most effective of those listed. In several sessions of physiotherapy, it is possible not only to relieve swelling, but also to smooth out wrinkles, increase skin and muscle tone, and improve blood circulation in the eye area. The following procedures are applied:

• myostimulation;
• electrical stimulation;
• fractional thermolysis;
• cryotherapy.

There are contraindications to this treatment, so you will have to undergo an examination before the procedures.

What happens if swelling is not treated?

Some people's eyelids always seem swollen, which is due to their structure or some congenital defect. In most cases, swelling goes away on its own without treatment. If swelling on the face is a frequent symptom that worries you, you need to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. Pathological edema can, if left untreated, lead to the development of complications, including glaucoma. Also, constant swelling of the eyelids, if they block the pupil, can affect vision.

Prevention of edema includes the following rules:

• balanced diet, consumption of a small amount of salt and volume of water corresponding to body weight;
• rejection of bad habits;
• normal mode of work, rest and sleep;
• timely treatment of all diseases.

Swelling of the eyelids seems to be a harmless symptom, but if it occurs, it is better not to take risks and not to self-medicate, but to visit a doctor.