I Cannot Stand the Bags Under my Eyes What Should I Do? (photo)

What would be best to take those bags out. I cannot stand to look at my face anymore. Thanks

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Eye Bags Treatment Q&A

I have performed Eyelid Surgery for over 25 years and IMHO, these are quite low on the face and might be "malar bags" and not lower eyelid bags. Malar bags are not fat bags, like lower eyelid bags and if you have lower eyelid surgery to remove fat from the lower eyelids, the malar bags will become more prominent. You should have several consultations with experienced plastic and cosmetic surgeons to make the proper diagnosis and recommendations. Malar bags are... more

Bags under eyes

There are several options for you. The non-surgical option would be to inject a filler in your cheek area below the bags and above your nasolabial fold (the fold between your nose and corners of your mouth). This would restore some of the lost volume of your cheek and I believe, make the bags less prominent. The surgical option would be to have lower eyelid surgery to remove or reposition the fat to make the bags less visible. I think either choice would help, but I... more

Lower eyelid bags

Laurie: I agree that these bags appear very low in the lids and may be what are called malar bags or festoons. There are ways to deal with these, but they can be a challenge. You can call our Salt Lake office at 801-264-4420 for a consultation. You can email me through our website below if you have other questions.

Matheson A. Harris, MD

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Festoons or eyelid bags

These are festoons and are resistant to treatment. Eyelid surgery will not help. Fractionated laser may be of some help. Make sure any allergies are well treated as well

Recommendation for Lower Eyelid Bags

Your concerns appear to be due to upper cheek bags called malar bags or festoons. Based on your photo, they do not appear to be originating from the actual eyelid region. The treatment for malar bags is often non-surgical. Carefully Injecting small amounts of filler such as Restylane above and underneath the malar fold can lessen the prominence of the bags. I have successfully performed this procedure many times. I recommend seeking the advice of a surgeon who manages malar bags on a regular... more

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laurie26 26 Sep 2012

How would we restore some volume in my mid cheek?? Would you have someone that you would know in Salt Lake city?

Megan P (Community Manager) 26 Sep 2012

Hey laurie26, I wanted to let you know that it is unlikely that the doctors will see the comments posted in this section, as it is meant as a space for the community members to discuss the question.

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