Baggy Eyelids (IMAGE) University of California - Los Angeles Caption A UCLA study finds that lower baggy eyelids are caused by fat expansion in the eye socket. Credit American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Usage Restrictions Provide credit with image License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.