'Too much sodium (from salt) in the body causes fluid retention which can present as a puffy face,' explains Dr Mayou. 'Triggers like allergies and hormones are unavoidable, so it’s worth being mindful of the amount of alcohol and salt you’re consuming around these times especially–and using cooler water to wash your face is a good idea,' advises Franklin. 'Also remove makeup before bed, inflammation in the skin worsens puffiness and dirty makeup left on overnight will contribute to this,' she adds. If you know you’re prone to puffiness, aesthetic doctor Dr Sophie Shotter recommends 'sleeping propped up in bed, which can help,' as it will help the excess water to drain. Also call 111 or your GP if your puffy face or swelling is painful to touch accompanied by a fever, rash, burning sensation, or joint pain as this could indicate you have an infection. Have concerns that this could be you? Give your GP a call and explain what's going on, to them. Wondering if an underlying issues cause a puffy face? 'There are many health conditions that can present with facial swelling including thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and kidney disease,' notes Dr Susan Mayou, Consultant Dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic. The pressure caused by that backup causes a dull ache around your eyes, greenish-yellow discharge from your nose, pounding headaches-and sometimes, a swollen face.

When you have a nasty cold the air-filled spaces between the eyes and behind your forehead, nose, and cheekbones become inflamed and can get they blocked up with mucus. This could also be the reason you're looking a bit more bloated in the face than usual. Translation: You’ll have a wicked toothache and some jawline swelling. infection) results in a collection of pus and swelling around the tooth or gums. Having a cracked or chipped tooth or an untreated cavity can allow bacteria to sneak into the pulp-the soft innards-of your tooth, where they can multiply, says Dr. There are quite a lot of reasons this could happen to you, from eating too much salt, allergies, early wake-up calls, hot showers, alcohol and (the ever-unavoidable) PMS,' says facialist Lisa Franklin. The trigger for this build-up of excess water varies. One of the most important things you can do to improve lymphatic drainage is to drink water,' adds Dr Craythorne. 'The lymphatic system is incredibly important in its role for clearing impurities from the body, and occasionally it gets blocked or slowed down. Issues with your lymphatic system could also be involved.

'The reason for your face becoming puffy is usually due to vasodilation and electrolyte imbalance, causing fluid to leave your veins and go into your skin area,' notes Harley Street Dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne. Typically, the main cause of a puffy face is due to water retention. To figure out what might be at play here, WH consulted a handful of leading experts, to get their take on the cause of, and solutions to a puffy face. While there are some health conditions, such as allergies or a sinus infection that might be the root cause, for most people, it's more likely that late nights, salty snacks and one two many negronis is what's going on. If you’ve woken up this morning and your face is looking a little more puffy, or bloated, than you are used to, know that there are a few potential reasons why – most of which are easily remedied.

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