Are these festoons? Do festoons come and go? Do festoons ever turn red? What are treatment options or other possible diagnoses?

March 17, 2021
Asked By:Dany33 in Anchorage, AK

Recurrent swelling under both eyes which started a year ago. The area swells up, turns red, & then it goes away. Left side is always worse than right side. I've seen my GP & my dermatologist; neither have any idea what these are. I have a severely deviated septum. I was told to double my allergy meds & begin nasal steroids in case it was allergies. It hasn't helped. My GP even tested me for lupus. I only wear makeup on my eyebrows & constantly wear SPF. What are these? Please help.

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July 20, 2024

Answer: Malar Bags/Festoons are Genetic -- Laser (Fraxel, co2, erbium), microneedling/PRP, fillers, RF (venus legacy, exilis ultra)

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
July 20, 2024

Answer: Malar Bags/Festoons are Genetic -- Laser (Fraxel, co2, erbium), microneedling/PRP, fillers, RF (venus legacy, exilis ultra)

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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