29 - are these Malar bags and what are the best treatment options?
May 19, 2025
Asked By:Kiyo29 in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Duitsland
Hi everyone! I have a question. I’m dealing with a concern around my eye area. To me, it looks sunken or saggy. Could this be malar bags? Or are they just under-eye bags? I’ve always had a bit of puffiness on my cheekbones, but it seems to be getting worse as I get older. Many people in my family have it too. I’m very self-conscious and insecure about it—it makes me feel like I look tired all the time. I’m only 29, and I’m worried it will only get worse as I get older. What do you think it could be, and are there any procedures that might help? I’ve read that fillers aren’t recommended for malar bags (if that’s what these are). I’m really curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance!
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To address extra skin and hooding of the upper eyelid, an upper bleph alone or combined with a browlift with help rejuvenate the eye region.
While a lower blepharoplasty removes excess fat for baggy eyelids with/without excising excess skin.
Correction of lateral corners of the eyes can be done using various techniques collectively called canthoplasty. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in oculoplastic surgery or an oculoplastic surgeon, is recommended. Good luck.
Generally if surgeons can work around the extensions with the understanding that some of the extensions could potentially get displaced during surgery. There are multiple approaches to lower lid surgery (through the skin or under the lid itself), so depending on the type of surgery you are...