I noticed for a little while I have these reddish things below my eyes, sometimes it is very noticeable and sometimes it isn't but I just learned that it could be a festoon or malar mound/bag - could someone please help and advise? I don't want them to get worse or have them in the first place lol - is it just from me not getting enough sleep?
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Answer: Assessing Malar Mounds vs. Festoons – What You May Be Seeing
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