Doxycycline for festoons? Is this safe and what are the results like?

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I have subtle festoons where my eye meets my cheek bone and they have always bothered me. I didn't like the results from filler trying to fix it and didn't see any improvements from sculptra. I am reading the doxycycline can be injected. Is this safe and what are the results like? Does anyone do this in the New England area?

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

thank you for your question, sounds like you're very educated about this as this is not a common treatment, however, in selected patients have had good results with it. It works best for patients that have tried other means without improvement. It is best to have a virtual consultation to make sure you're a candidate.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Sabrina245. A RF microneedling device like Morpheus 8 can help improve the appearance of festoons. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Festoons are hard to treat.  Filler does not typically give improvement, and in some cases may make it worse. Some patients find lasers or Morpheus8 treatments to be effective in improving the appearance of festoons.

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