So I have had these bags at the top of the cheek bone for a few years now, and am wondering what I can do to reduce them. I have read they are due to poor lymphatic drainage, and that lymphatic massage can help, but I really would rather not do that under the dear I may stretch the supporting zygomatic ligament thus making them worse.
However, I have also read less sodium in one's diet along with alcohol avoidance can help a bit. It seems that when I do have a lot of salt in my diet they get slightly worse. So the less sodium only makes them marginally better. This is a bit of a tough one.
Is there anything else I could do to reduce these?
I've heard antihistamines could help but to be honest, I do not think I have any allergies. I mean I never show any types of outward symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, itchiness in the throat, stuffy nose, etc... Plus I did try Clariton for a month or so and didn't notice much of a difference.
Is there any member here who has them, that has found a way to reduce them at all? Maybe a supplement that encourages lymphatic drainage? I don't really know what else I could do at this point. Thanks everybody
Also, some will say a weak zygomatic ligament can contribute to this... I do have another thing I'd like to share. For years, when half smiling, my face will tremble. If I half smile, that side of the face will tremble as if it is due to a weak muscle. Also, if I squint, under my eyes will begin trembling, seems to be musclular spasms. Magnesium has not helped this at all. Could these be due to weak facial muscles or ligaments? If so would you recommend facial exercises (I am sure most would not as there is only anecdotal support for these things) Or, at least, is there anyway to strengthen these ligaments?
(I am certainly going to try a multipronged attack here)
Edited by Qowpel, 23 October 2014 - 08:36 PM.