Voluma or lower blepharoplasty for festoons / malar bags? (photos)

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Help! I developed festoons or malar bags after covid in December. I’ve had blood work and addressed sinus issues and they prevail. So, I had a consultation with my Botox doctor who suggested voluma under the bags/on cheek to smooth the area. I’ve heard so many negative things I’m worried and may just skip it and get lower bleph -thoughts? Obviously sometimes it can look normal-ish but never like I did before covid just 4 months ago. Help!

Leila Kump, MD · Answer

Injecting Voluma in your cheeks will not solve the problem in my opinion. Lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat transfer should resolve that issue. Potentially CO2 laser tightening will improve the quality of the skin as well.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Festoons can be difficult to treat.  In many cases filler can make them look worse, especially if placed incorrectly.  Some patients find improvement with treatments such as Morpheus8 or lasers which help create support for the underlying tissues.

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