Malar Mound. Fixable With Fillers? (photo)

I have developed a fairly nasty malar mound on the right side of my face, and not the left. My right under eye area looks 10 years older than my left. It's probably because i sleep on my right side, but I want professional opinions. Is it fixable with a filler or is it going to need something more? I know there is a Doctor in Florida using a laser with incredible results, but that's in Florida. Any answers would be appreciated, especially from Colorado doctors

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by touchthisskin in Wheat Ridge, CO

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Malar mound

It is also known as a malar fold. It can be made less visible by using fillers. I have had good success with Radiesse injection at the groove at its inferior border and Belotero injection at the malar-lid junction (its superior border). There is no laser or surgery that will do anything for you.

Malar mounds, bags and festoons--what are they and how are they treated?

There seems to be much interest in this topic recently, so I would like to explain this complex anatomy in my answer to your question. This is a very hard area to treat and the fact that doctors all use different names for anatomical defects makes this all very confusing. So, let's start with the anatomy. There is fat that can bulge out from under the eye which is seen more prominently when you look up. This is called orbital fat herniation or "bags" and is the most... more

Cosmetic Surgery is an Art and a Science

Thank you for the e-mail. Because of the limited photos, it is hard to answer your question. Try calling a board certified plastic surgeon in your area Discuss a few options for your treatment. Best Wishes Dr Thomas Narsete Austin, Tx