I have deep grooves, possibly festoons on my upper cheeks. What are my options? (photos)

February 23, 2016
Asked By:ep241 in Canada, CA

I have had these very deep lines and puffy patches of skin on my upper cheeks for my whole life, they seem to be getting more pronounced as I get older (I am 28). Is there anything I can do to reduce them, preferably non-surgically? I am not totally against surgery but I don't want to risk worsening them or appearing as though I've "had work done". I could live with them the way they are but I don't want them to get worse or start sagging later on in life. I already appear very tired all the time.

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April 25, 2016

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March 8, 2016

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February 29, 2016

Answer: Tear trough and malar groove

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February 29, 2016

Answer: Tear trough and malar groove

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February 25, 2016

Answer: These generally respond very well to aesthetically performed hyaluronic acid fillers.

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February 25, 2016

Answer: These generally respond very well to aesthetically performed hyaluronic acid fillers.

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March 2, 2016

Answer: Deep Grooves and Puffy Patches

March 2, 2016

Answer: Deep Grooves and Puffy Patches