Is Acupuncture Recommended for Under-Eye Bags? Prevention and Remedies Explained

When sagging appears under your eyes, it’s easy to notice when checking your face in the mirror or applying makeup.

Under-eye sagging is said to be caused by aging and lifestyle habits, but taking countermeasures is possible.

This article details the causes of under-eye sagging, specific prevention and improvement methods, and acupuncture treatment.

What Causes Under-Eye Sagging?

Under-eye sagging that catches your eye in the mirror.

There isn’t just one cause — various factors are involved, including age, lifestyle habits, and skin condition.

First, we detail the main causes of under-eye sagging.

Weakening of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle

One cause of under-eye sagging is weakening of the muscle called the “orbicularis oculi.”

The orbicularis oculi is a muscle that circles around the eye, moving the eyelids and supporting the skin and fat around the eyes.

As you age, this muscle gradually weakens, and it can no longer firmly support the skin and fat, causing under-eye sagging.

Since you’re used to seeing your own face regularly, changes can be hard to notice.

If you think “somehow my eye area looks tired…”, it’s reasonable to consider that the orbicularis oculi has weakened.

Extended Use of Computers and Smartphones

Using computers and smartphones for long hours can stiffen the muscles around the eyes.

Staring intently at a screen places strain on the muscles and worsens circulation.

As a result, puffiness and sagging become more likely.

Also watch out if you’re using glasses or contacts that don’t match your vision.

This places unnecessary strain on the eye muscles, making fatigue more likely to accumulate.

When you feel eye fatigue, we recommend warming the eye area with a hot towel or taking frequent short breaks.

We introduce detailed prevention and improvement methods later in this article.

Reduced Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid

Loss of skin elasticity is also a cause of under-eye sagging.

Collagen and hyaluronic acid within the skin maintain this elasticity.

However, these decrease with age. They’re also lost through external damage like UV rays and dryness.

When skin becomes dry, it loses elasticity, making under-eye sagging more likely, so daily skincare is very important.

Protect your skin with sunscreen for UV protection and thorough moisturizing.

Being mindful of a nutritious diet is also one way to protect skin health.

How Can You Prevent or Improve Under-Eye Sagging?

Under-eye sagging can be prevented and improved by slightly reviewing your lifestyle habits and care routine.

The eye area is delicate, so gentle care is important.

Here we introduce methods for preventing and improving under-eye sagging.

Wash Your Eye Area Gently

The skin under your eyes is extremely delicate.

To protect this skin, be careful about how you cleanse your face.

Scrubbing hard or using a harsh cleanser can strain the skin, causing sagging and wrinkles.

The eye area has thin skin, making it especially prone to damage.

When cleansing, use plenty of well-foamed cleanser and gently roll the foam with your fingertips.

Afterward, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel, pressing rather than rubbing.

After cleansing, use a moisturizing cream to thoroughly hydrate your skin.

Warm Your Eye Area with a Hot Towel

Eye fatigue is one cause of sagging.

At times like this, try warming your eye area with a hot towel.

Placing a gently warm towel over your eyes improves circulation and loosens stiffened muscles.

It also has a relaxing effect, so it’s recommended when you’re tired.

A hot towel is easy to make.

Simply wet a towel, wring it out lightly, wrap it in plastic wrap, and warm it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Being careful not to let it get too hot, place the towel over your eyes and relax for about 5 minutes.

Perform Scalp Massage

The scalp and face are connected by a single sheet of skin.

For this reason, a stiff scalp can affect the facial muscles, connecting to under-eye sagging.

Scalp massage can be expected to deliver a tightening effect not just under the eyes but across the whole face.

For the massage, gently cup your head with both hands and press lightly, imagining lifting your entire scalp upward.

Place your thumbs on your temples and lift slightly toward the back of your head while opening your mouth wide, moving it in a chewing motion.

Repeating this motion 10 times while gradually shifting your thumb position is effective.

Making it a daily habit will refresh both your scalp and face.

Take Regular UV Protection Measures

UV rays are a great enemy for the skin.

Continued sun exposure causes the skin to lose elasticity, becoming a cause of sagging and wrinkles.

The skin around the eyes is especially thin, making it prone to damage.

When going outside, apply sunscreen thoroughly, and use hats and sunglasses to protect your skin from UV rays.

Reapplying sunscreen frequently is important.

Even indoors, using UV-blocking curtains to prevent UV rays entering through windows is recommended.

Small daily accumulations are the secret to maintaining beautiful skin.

Receive Acupuncture Treatment

If under-eye sagging concerns you, acupuncture treatment is also recommended.

In acupuncture treatment, thin needles stimulate the skin, improving circulation and promoting the skin’s repair function.

This can be expected to deliver effects not just for sagging, but for dullness and fine lines too.

If it’s your first time with acupuncture treatment, be sure to choose a trustworthy practitioner or clinic.

Many people feel their skin condition improve after treatment.

We also offer acupuncture treatment, which we’ll introduce later.

Why Is Acupuncture Treatment Effective for Under-Eye Sagging?

Acupuncture treatment is a popular treatment method — it can be expected to promote circulation and restore skin firmness, while also loosening stiffened muscles to draw out a natural youthfulness.

Here we detail the benefits you can expect from acupuncture treatment.

Firmness Returns to the Skin

One reason acupuncture treatment is effective for under-eye sagging is its effect of activating skin cells.

Gently stimulating the skin with needles improves circulation, and cells regain vitality.

As a result, it’s said that components supporting skin elasticity, like collagen and hyaluronic acid, become easier to produce.

As these components increase, firmness returns to the skin, making under-eye sagging less noticeable.

For skin that has lost firmness due to age and lifestyle habits, beauty acupuncture is recommended.

Drawing out your body’s own natural power without surgery or medication is also one of acupuncture treatment’s appeals.

Many people feel their skin become brighter and tighter after treatment.

Muscular Tension Is Resolved

Muscular tension is also cited as a cause of under-eye sagging.

This tension can worsen circulation and cause sagging, and beauty acupuncture is effective for this.

Directly stimulating the muscles with needles promotes circulation, making stiffened muscles easier to loosen.

As a result, waste expulsion becomes smoother, and the eye area can look cleaner.

The muscles around the eyes are prone to fatigue buildup from extended computer and smartphone use, and stress.

Resolving muscular tension with beauty acupuncture can be expected not just to make sagging less noticeable, but to ease eye fatigue too.

For Under-Eye Sagging, KADOMORI’s “Hedgehog Beauty Acupuncture” Is Recommended!

For those concerned about under-eye sagging, KADOMORI’s “Hedgehog Beauty Acupuncture” is recommended.

This beauty acupuncture treatment’s hallmark is performing treatment after precisely assessing the condition of the muscles and fat.

We finely grasp the balance and movement of the muscles, addressing sagging and puffiness with an approach that follows the expression muscles.

Furthermore, because treatment is matched to the firmness of skin and muscles and the thickness of fat, a finish you can’t experience anywhere else can be expected.

Prices

First-visit fee: ¥3,300

Follow-up fee: ¥3,300 (*for those who haven’t visited in six months)

▼Osaka Salon

Per session: ¥14,300

Growth-Factor Therapy (option), per session: ¥4,620

▼Daikanyama Salon

Per session (incl. growth-factor therapy): ¥23,650

Growth-Factor Therapy only, per session: ¥4,620

▼Nagoya Salon

Per session: ¥18,700

Growth-Factor Therapy (option), per session: ¥4,620

Troubled by Under-Eye Sagging? Consult KADOMORI!

This article has detailed the causes of under-eye sagging, prevention methods, improvement methods, and acupuncture treatment.

Under-eye sagging gradually develops due to aging and lifestyle habits, but with proper countermeasures, you can maintain your originally beautiful state.

If you’re currently troubled by under-eye sagging, please consult KADOMORI.

Let’s aim for an eye area free of sagging together.