The first signs of aging usually appears in the eyes. We start to see crow's feet and notice a tired look. The corners of the eyes start to droop and become hooded in appearance. Not only does this aging process take its toll on our appearance, but sun exposure, excess squinting, and allergies which causes us to rub our eyes excessively playing havoc with these delicate tissues. The eyelid skin can take on a crepe-like appearance and makeup may be difficult to apply.
Some individuals find it hard to look up because of the hooding of the eyelids.
Our skin has elastic fibers which allow the skin to be tight and youthful. As time goes on, the elastic fibers become less in number and inelastic and the skin begins to sag and folds and bulging eyelids begin to occur. The lower eyelids may develop bulges or bags in the aging process. The eyes are surrounded by a layer of fatty tissue encased in a membrane. When this membrane and skin weakens, the fatty tissue bulges.