Do you know? Both lying silkworms and eye bags are a type of bulge under the eye, but they have very different shapes, causes, and effects. Some people are born with lying silkworms, while others have eye bags because of age. So, what is the difference between lying silkworms and eye bags? Why do lying silkworms make people look younger and cuter, while eye bags make people look older and haggard? Let's take a look.
Lying silkworm, also known as the eye table, refers to an oval-shaped meat pad under the eyes, close to the lower edge of the eyelashes, and slightly raised. Its name is due to its shape, like a baby silkworm lying under its eyes. The silkworm is part of the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is a kind of musculature that can increase the three-dimensionality and agility of the eye. The lying silkworm is not noticeable when it is static, but when smiling or squinting, it bulges and is more prominent due to the movement of the orbicularis oculi muscle. Lying silkworms are a natural facial feature that some people are born with, others don't. People with lying silkworms have bigger and more divine eyes, and their smiles are sweeter and cuter, such as Song Hye Kyo, Han Jiaren and other stars have obvious lying silkworms.
Eye bags are triangular pouch-like protrusions under the eyes, which are caused by protruding intraorbital fat or laxity of the lower eyelids. Eye bags are a facial problem that occurs with age, and most people will start to appear in their 25 to 30 years old, and it will be more noticeable around the age of 45. There are many reasons for the formation of eye bags, such as genetics, lack of sleep, overuse of eyes, edema, aging, etc. Eye bags can make people look tired and old, affect the appearance of the face, and can also make people feel uncomfortable, such as dry, heavy, itchy eyes, etc.
Although lying silkworms and eye bags are both bulges under the eyes, their differences are obvious and can be distinguished from the following aspects:
Shape: The eye bags are triangular, but the lying silkworm is oval;
Location: The eye bag is at a certain distance from the lower eyelid, while the lying silkworm is close to the lower edge of the eyelashes;
Appearance: Eye bags are always present, and most of the lying silkworms are more obvious when they are smiling;
Causes: Eye bags are formed due to fat accumulation, while lying silkworms are formed due to the contraction movement of orbicularis oculi muscle;
Appearance: Eye bags give people a feeling of haggard and tired, while lying silkworms give people a cute and sweet feeling.
For lying silkworms, some people are born with them, and some people don't. If you want to have a lying silkworm, you can do it in a few ways, such as:
Hyaluronic acid injection: By injecting hyaluronic acid under the eyes, it can form a silkworm and increase the three-dimensional and flexible sense of the eyes. This method does not require incision**, small trauma, fast recovery, but timeliness, generally 6 to 12 months will have different degrees of absorption, need to be supplemented regularly.
Autologous Fat Filling: By removing fat from other parts of one's body, after treatment, and transplanting it under the eyes, a natural lying silkworm can be formed, increasing the fullness and sweetness of the eyes. Compared with hyaluronic acid, this method is safer and more durable, but it requires incision**, large trauma, slow recovery, and individual differences in the survival rate of fat, which may require multiple surgeries to achieve the desired effect.
Botulinum toxin injection: By injecting botulinum toxin under the eyes, the contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle can be weakened, so that the lying silkworm becomes inconspicuous or disappears. This method is suitable for people who are too old or do not like silkworms, and can make the eyes look cleaner and fresher. This method also does not require incision**, has little trauma and fast recovery, but it is also time-sensitive, generally 3 to 6 months will be invalid, and regular injections are required.
For eye bags, if it is due to temporary reasons, such as crying, lack of sleep, allergies, etc., eye edema can be relieved by some methods, such as:
Eye masks: You can choose some eye masks that contain ingredients such as hydration, swelling, and firming, and apply them under the eyes to relieve eye fatigue, improve eye edema, and make the eyes look brighter and younger.
Massage the eyes: You can use your fingers to gently massage the acupuncture points around the eyes, such as Zhuzhu, Sibai, Eyeming, etc., which can promote blood circulation in the eyes, eliminate eye puffiness, relieve eye pressure, and make the eyes more comfortable and relaxed.
Adjust lifestyle habits: Try to ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and overusing your eyes, drink more water, eat less salty, and avoid allergens, which can reduce the occurrence of eye edema and make your eyes healthier and more beautiful.