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Minnesota Mid Facelift Doctor Recommendations

I am 30 years old and have noticed that my malar bags are becoming more prominent. They are not festoons but look more like malar mounds. I never had surgery and I've started to do my research on it recently. Could you recommend me doctors from MN who can do the procedure?

Asked 31 months ago by sara in MN in Minnesota

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These are very difficult to improve.

See an experienced plastic or facial plastic surgeon in your area. Make sure you see problems like yours in before/after photos. You will have more swelling than when a blepharoplasty is done.

Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No great answers for malar bags or mounds

Unfortunately there is no good consistent way to improve malar bags or mounds, even with extensive surgery. Sometimes the best solution is a mild diuretic and some advoiding salty foods.

Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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You have to do this homework yourself

Sara: You need to gather what information you can about the doctors in your town and then get recommendations from your friends and perhaps attend some seminars they may provide. Websites can make dangerous doctors look very good. You need to meet these doctors and ask if their personality matches yours. Does their presentation appeal to you? Do they show you their bad results and tell you how it was rectified? Do they have a revision policy in case things don't turn out how you expects? ... more