Hi I have had surgery 8 months ago to address malar bags. I am 47 years old , I had a lower and midline face lift and prior to this surgery a lower eye lid lift ( which was unsuccessful) Immediately after the surgery the bags were gone and I was thrilled but already i am starting to see their return, Obviously they are improved but after spending such a considerable amount of money and a large amount of surgery I am at a loss as to what to do now to treat this reoccurring problem.
July 12, 2014
Answer: Malar bags This is a tough area to improve in many patients. There is a fat pad there called the malar fat pad. In some people this fat pad tends to hold onto fluid and become puffy. In addition the skin can be very thin and look swollen and crepey. If you have already had a blepharoplasty which can often help by removing and tightening the skin, I would try a laser resurfacing. This can help to tighten the skin and thicken the collagen under the skin. You should see some improvement, especially if you looked good after the previous surgery. That indicates your skin tone is pretty good.
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July 12, 2014
Answer: Malar bags This is a tough area to improve in many patients. There is a fat pad there called the malar fat pad. In some people this fat pad tends to hold onto fluid and become puffy. In addition the skin can be very thin and look swollen and crepey. If you have already had a blepharoplasty which can often help by removing and tightening the skin, I would try a laser resurfacing. This can help to tighten the skin and thicken the collagen under the skin. You should see some improvement, especially if you looked good after the previous surgery. That indicates your skin tone is pretty good.
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July 17, 2014
Answer: Malar Bags of unknown origin Without photos, it is impossible to understand what is bothering you. However, a finding that may be what you are describing is Festoons. This is a swelling of the lowest portion of the eyelid muscles. You will see swelling on the outer portion of the eyelid muscle, over the cheek.A Festoon is an anatomic variant - It is genetic. The only way to permanently remove festoons is through direct excision. Lifts will only relieve the swelling temporarily.Good luck!
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July 17, 2014
Answer: Malar Bags of unknown origin Without photos, it is impossible to understand what is bothering you. However, a finding that may be what you are describing is Festoons. This is a swelling of the lowest portion of the eyelid muscles. You will see swelling on the outer portion of the eyelid muscle, over the cheek.A Festoon is an anatomic variant - It is genetic. The only way to permanently remove festoons is through direct excision. Lifts will only relieve the swelling temporarily.Good luck!
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