I am 3 weeks post surgery. I like how my result is very natural looking but I feel there is still quite a bit of excess skin. Was the doctor too conservative? Should I get more taken off?
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A skin pinch is done when there is extra skin. This excess may not be noticed when at rest, but only when smiling. But if there is excess it can be removed, or laser done to tighten the skin. When fat is removed, the lines may become more obvious since there is now less volume...
Malar festoons are hard to treat. I would suggest that you schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to be assessed in person and discuss options such as a mid face lift with festoon removal.
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We use hyaluronic acid fillers in this area with good success. There is initial swelling, which subsides after 2 days and the fillers last 6-9 months. Some patients actually benefit from filling the cheek-lid junction outside of the orbital septum. You would need a consultation to really de...