I had one doctor offer to remove the fat. Would that be the best treatment?
Answer: Ways to treat under eye bags and festoons/malar mounds Malar Mounds and Festoons are terms used to describe the skin folds and swelling of the lower eyelid and cheek which form as a result of years of sun damage and underlying forces under the skin caused by contrasting muscle action. Festoons, along with lower eyelid bags, can make us appear tired or sick even when we feel great inside. Patients with this condition often report that others think they are perpetually tired based on the appearance of these Festoons and Malar Mounds. It can be frustrating for those who feel otherwise fine to be perceived as tired when they are not. While some people have a family genetic predisposition to Malar Mounds and eyelid Festoons, most people develop them as a result of sun damage to the fragile skin in the lower eyelid and cheek region. Small doses of unprotected sun exposure over our lifetime can be as damaging over time to the skin as the few sunburns we had in our youth. The best way to improve lower eyelid Festoons and Malar Mounds is to address the cause, which is the tissue sun-damaged over time. Procedures like my RESET procedure for Festoons and Malar Mounds use lasers to remove past sun damage and then allow new skin to grow back in its place. This new skin has brand new collagen and elastic fibers which tighten the skin and this is one of the best ways to improve lower eyelid Festoons and Malar Mounds. I hope you found this interesting.
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Answer: Ways to treat under eye bags and festoons/malar mounds Malar Mounds and Festoons are terms used to describe the skin folds and swelling of the lower eyelid and cheek which form as a result of years of sun damage and underlying forces under the skin caused by contrasting muscle action. Festoons, along with lower eyelid bags, can make us appear tired or sick even when we feel great inside. Patients with this condition often report that others think they are perpetually tired based on the appearance of these Festoons and Malar Mounds. It can be frustrating for those who feel otherwise fine to be perceived as tired when they are not. While some people have a family genetic predisposition to Malar Mounds and eyelid Festoons, most people develop them as a result of sun damage to the fragile skin in the lower eyelid and cheek region. Small doses of unprotected sun exposure over our lifetime can be as damaging over time to the skin as the few sunburns we had in our youth. The best way to improve lower eyelid Festoons and Malar Mounds is to address the cause, which is the tissue sun-damaged over time. Procedures like my RESET procedure for Festoons and Malar Mounds use lasers to remove past sun damage and then allow new skin to grow back in its place. This new skin has brand new collagen and elastic fibers which tighten the skin and this is one of the best ways to improve lower eyelid Festoons and Malar Mounds. I hope you found this interesting.
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July 6, 2015
Answer: Eye Festoons It appears from your photo that you have a true festoon which is different than eyelid bag fat. There are a number of procedures that can be performed to correct the fulness you have in this area. It is extremely difficult to be able to determine which treatment option would be best for you without an examination. Injecting fillers in an attempt to mask this fullness will not work well unless the festoon is exceptionally small.
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July 6, 2015
Answer: Eye Festoons It appears from your photo that you have a true festoon which is different than eyelid bag fat. There are a number of procedures that can be performed to correct the fulness you have in this area. It is extremely difficult to be able to determine which treatment option would be best for you without an examination. Injecting fillers in an attempt to mask this fullness will not work well unless the festoon is exceptionally small.
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Treatment of malar festoons Malar festoons are tough problem to treat. They can sometimes be camouflaged with injectable fillers and lower eyelid blepharoplasty and or midface lifting can also produce some improvement. Aggressive laser resurfacing can also be used. This is a condition for which I would strongly recommend seeking the opinion of someone who has a great deal of experience
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Treatment of malar festoons Malar festoons are tough problem to treat. They can sometimes be camouflaged with injectable fillers and lower eyelid blepharoplasty and or midface lifting can also produce some improvement. Aggressive laser resurfacing can also be used. This is a condition for which I would strongly recommend seeking the opinion of someone who has a great deal of experience
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January 24, 2015
Answer: Eye Bags Treatment Thank you for your question about eye bags treatment.For correction of your tear trough, injectable filler may camouflage this area. Lower lid blepharoplasty might provide a more permanent fix.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.
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January 24, 2015
Answer: Eye Bags Treatment Thank you for your question about eye bags treatment.For correction of your tear trough, injectable filler may camouflage this area. Lower lid blepharoplasty might provide a more permanent fix.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.
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January 24, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid concerns You do not have festoons or malar bags. What you have is a depression along the inner aspect of your lower eyelid known a prominent nasojugal groove. You also appear to have some relatively prominent fat just above it. The depression can be plumped out with injectable filler or an injection of your own fat. If appropriate, the fat can be removed through a procedure known as a lower lid blepharoplasty. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for an evaluation and to discuss these options.
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January 24, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid concerns You do not have festoons or malar bags. What you have is a depression along the inner aspect of your lower eyelid known a prominent nasojugal groove. You also appear to have some relatively prominent fat just above it. The depression can be plumped out with injectable filler or an injection of your own fat. If appropriate, the fat can be removed through a procedure known as a lower lid blepharoplasty. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for an evaluation and to discuss these options.
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