Like most women approaching their thirties, I dread the signs of aging! My first grey hair was a traumatising experience, as it is a definite sign that the years are ticking away ahead of you. However, it is a fact of nature that our human bodies slowly begin to show signs of wear and tear, and unfortunately some begin to show these signs more than others. One of the most irritating signs of all is fine lines and dark bags around the eyes.



Women are more affected by this than men; however, some men have been seen to suffer greatly from dark circles, due to years of stress, unhealthy lifestyle or lack of sleep. The same apply to women, if they have not been taking good care of their health or diet, the tell-tale signs will begin to show around the face and neck. One way that some people deal with aging is by putting themselves under the knife. Eye bag correction surgery is one method that more people have been considering as a way of dealing with the more difficult areas quickly and taking off ten years around the face.

The official term for eye bag correction surgery is blepharoplasty, and is a procedure offered only to patients of a stable mental health and of a certain age range. This could have developed prematurely depending upon the state of their lifestyle and stress levels, in which case some procedures are offered to those below the age range.

It is a fact that those lacking in sleep are more likely to appear tired and worn out, causing fluid retention around the eyes. However, eye bags may not be related to signs of aging or lifestyle, these can also be hereditary. One may lead a perfectly healthy lifestyle, but still develop wrinkles and folds of skin around the eyes early.

The skin around the eye area is very thin and is the first place to be affected by signs of aging. Men generally have rough skin therefore, it is not always noticeable when they are affected by fine lines and dark circles. Women however, have smooth skin, which means wrinkles around the eyes tend to stand out more; which is why more women believe men age better than them. Some eye creams and anti-aging products may advertise powerful ingredients for immediate younger looking skin. But the problem is that they are never guaranteed to work.

Eye correction surgery works by removing excess fatty tissues or weakened muscle build up around the eyes. These help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and also help to make the face appear younger. The recovery period after the procedure depends upon the individual i.e. how fast they heal. However, it is recommended that patients take at least four to seven days rest at which point the stitches will be removed. There are bruising and tenderness around the area, which is only temporary but the eyes generally healed within a month. In order to avoid discomfort when looking towards brighter areas, patients are given dark glasses to prevent them from working the eye too much.

By removing the excess tissues, the skin should appear taut and smooth, which helps to reduce the appearance of aging. The affects could last for years, preventing further aging around the eyes. This will stop further premature aging around the eyes and will help in keeping the eyes appear younger for longer.