I have what I think is fluid/malar bags. It's really bad on my right side but hardley noticeable on the left side. I sleep on my right side...wondering if that could be part of the problem? On the right side it looks less like a bag and more like a scar across my cheek. Wondering if this is a filler issue or surgery or laser? Tired of looking tired. Help!
April 22, 2016
Answer: Malar fat pad You are seeing the outline of the malar fat pad and the transition from lid skin to cheek skin. This is a hard thing to treat. A small amount of filler can sometimes help to fill in the line. Lower lid surgery can help to elevate the fat pad and change the shadows - but many people frequently still have persistent edema in the fat pad. Laser resurfacing over the area can sometimes tighten the skin and help with the shadows. Unfortunately there is no easy fix for this!
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April 22, 2016
Answer: Malar fat pad You are seeing the outline of the malar fat pad and the transition from lid skin to cheek skin. This is a hard thing to treat. A small amount of filler can sometimes help to fill in the line. Lower lid surgery can help to elevate the fat pad and change the shadows - but many people frequently still have persistent edema in the fat pad. Laser resurfacing over the area can sometimes tighten the skin and help with the shadows. Unfortunately there is no easy fix for this!
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April 21, 2016
Answer: Malar Bags Thank you for sharing your case and photos. Malar bags are a notoriously difficult thing to treat. In many cases, filler injections will make the condition look worse. Try to stay away from salty foods and sleep with an extra pillow behind your head. This will help your body decrease fluid retention. Some doctors will try lasers, but I find this of limited benefit. Good luck!
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April 21, 2016
Answer: Malar Bags Thank you for sharing your case and photos. Malar bags are a notoriously difficult thing to treat. In many cases, filler injections will make the condition look worse. Try to stay away from salty foods and sleep with an extra pillow behind your head. This will help your body decrease fluid retention. Some doctors will try lasers, but I find this of limited benefit. Good luck!
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