The area under the eyes is one of the most delicate on the face due to its thin layer of subcutaneous fat. Lifestyle factors like lack of sleep, stress, cravings for salty and sweet foods, and chronic fatigue all show up in this region. Fortunately, this is a reversible surface-level swelling that can be addressed by lifestyle changes.

A different issue arises with puffiness related to structural changes in the anatomy under the eyes:

Spasms and fibrosis of the orbito-malar ligament trap fluid, forming under-eye bags.

Spasms in the orbicularis oculi muscle cause eyelid puffiness.

Formation of connective tissue capsules restricts fluid under the eyes.

Fat pads may shift from under the septum to just beneath the skin.

How do other factors contribute to under-eye swelling?

👁️ Postural changes and neck alignment issues can disrupt fluid drainage from the head to the neck’s blood vessels, causing fluid buildup in the forehead, brow area, and eye sockets.

👁️ Fusion of the scalp’s aponeurosis with underlying tissues blocks fluid drainage to the neck, redirecting it toward the forehead, eyes, and bridge of the nose.

👁️ Muscle spasms in the mid-face and under-eye area create "blockages" that prevent proper fluid drainage, forming "lymphatic pockets."

To address swelling, a comprehensive approach is essential:

✅ restore neck alignment;

✅ reduce tension in neck muscles;

✅ improve aponeurosis mobility;

✅ support venous and lymphatic drainage;

✅ normalize facial muscle tone.

A combined approach using osteopathy, Pilates or yoga, and facial massage can yield impressive results within weeks.

At Facestellar, we offer a program specifically for the under-eye area: detox + eye lift.

Lymphatic drainage massage improves fluid drainage, buccal massage relieves muscle tension, scalp massage restores aponeurosis mobility, while a mix of gua sha and cold spheres tones the eye area, and dermadrop smooths fine lines.