We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or filling up on salty foods. But if your face is so swollen that you can’t open one of your eyes, or ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Facial bloating isn’t just about water weight—it’s often a mix of inflammation, sodium, dehydration, gut imbalance, and even hormonal shifts. When your body holds onto excess fluid, your face is one ...

If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and noticed your face has ballooned in size, it can be a bit of a jump scare. After all, facial swelling isn’t as common as, say, a twitchy eyelid. A puffy face ...