The difference between eyebags and those dark under-eye circles

We're all complaining about eyebags but according to dermatologist Jean Marquez, they might not even be eyebags and instead just dark under-eye circles.

What's the difference? The puffing.

"Ang totoong eyebags ay may out-pouching na tinatawag, na fat so may bulge," Dr. Marquez said in a recent episode of Pinoy MD.

The fat is usually genetic, or because of aging, the skin loosens so the fat sticks out. 

According to Marquez, these eyebags can be removed through dermal fillers but if the skin is really loose and already bulging , eyebag removal is recommended.

For dark under-eye circles, on the other hand, there are pigment lasers available.

But beware. Sometimes, dark under-eye circles are actually caused by allergies. She said, "Minsan kapag may allergy, rub nang rub ng eyes. We really have to treat the allergy kundi na i-iritate at doon nangingitim pag naarawan."

She advised that the person treat the allergy, use a whitening cream, moisturizer and mild soap to lessen the pigmentation. — Kaela Malig/LA, GMA News