"The shape of the bony structure of your face, including the orbital rim, or the area that holds your eyeballs, determines how much the tissue inside that rim projects outside of the plane of the face," says Zenovia Gabriel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and hormonal skincare expert. However, age is still the most common reason for under-eye swelling. If your swollen eyes are persistent and significant, (i.e., they last longer than your hangover), then they're definitely worth seeing a doctor about. Temporary puffiness can also be caused by hormonal medications used in fertility treatment, so it's not uncommon in women undergoing IVF, she adds. So, swelling from eating salty food can resolve quickly, whereas swelling from an underlying medical condition can be expected to take longer to resolve," says Noëlle Sherber, MD, a dermatologist and the cofounder of SHERBER + RAD. "Generally speaking, if something doesn't happen in a day, it can't go away in a day. Many notice their enlarged bags first thing in the morning and the condition should improve as the day goes on and resolve over time. Although there is a chance that your puffiness may be related to a more serious medical issue, swollen under-eyes are typically very manageable and your body’s natural response to a high-sodium diet, sleep cycle, or gradual aging, among other causes. You look a little funny, you can often feel the liquid retention in your face, and many times you can’t pinpoint the exact cause of the swelling.Ĭonditions such as angioedema, a serious allergic reaction, dermatomyositis, an inflammatory disease, and thyroid conditions such as Graves' disease can lead to puffy eyes. There’s something fundamentally uncomfortable about waking up in the morning with puffy eyes.
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