"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NOTICING THAT YOUR face looks a little puffy or outright swollen can be a shocking sight. Usually, facial ...

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 ...

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 puffiness, or edema, is a common concern that can alter your appearance and shake your confidence. Most noticeable in the morning, this temporary swelling stems from various causes, both ...

Inflammation from TMJ disorders affecting the joints and muscles in your lower jaw may cause your face to swell. But, this is a rare symptom. The hinge-like temporomandibular joints (TMJs), located in ...

Facial plethora involves facial swelling and redness. It’s a symptom of another condition, rather than a condition itself. It occurs when blood flow to your face increases. It can also happen when the ...

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 ...

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 ...