Created on 30th November -0001
Scientists may have made a breakthrough in the fight against eyelid bags, it has been announced.
While it has long been believed that the problem, which is one of the most notable signs of ageing, is caused by the orbital light ligament in the eye sockets becoming weakened over time and then releasing the fat held behind it into the eyelid, this has now been challenged.
According to scientists working at UCLA, the problem could in fact be the result of expanding fat deposits, a conclusion they reached after a comprehensive series of MRI scans on a number of patients.
Dr Sean Darcy, a research associate in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and a plastic surgery resident at the University of California, Irvine, explained: "It is likely that the fat increase causes the baggy eyelids rather than a weakened ligament. There have been no studies to show that the orbital septum weakens."
These findings could spell good news for those looking to fight back against the signs of ageing, with eyelid surgery currently one of the most popular procedures among the 'baby boomer' generation. 
