I am only 27 years old but have had malar bags forever. They seem to be getting worse over the past 4 years, especially on the right side. I have had two surgeries on my levator muscle in my right eyelid (one at 3 and one at 25) to repair ptosis - so this may explain why my right cheek is more puffy. Is there anything that may be causing this besides heredity? Also, what can I do to lessen their appearance? I feel as though I am way too young to have such prominent malar bags. :) Michelle
May 21, 2018
Answer: How to treat #malar bags Malar bags or festoons can be caused by a number of issues including genetics, aging, fluid retention, lifestyle, and unknown reasons. Without a doubt, malar festoons are a difficult problem. Traditional lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) do not fully correct festoons. Injections with kenalog (steroid) or 5-FU may help some festoons but I have not seen injections completely treat festoons. Fillers can sometimes blend and camouflage the area. In my experience, the only definitive treatment is direct excision. There is a trade-off between the festoons and the "scar". Done well, the scar can be camouflaged, thin, and the initial pinkness will fade. I recommend a consultation with a qualified surgeon for an exam and to discuss your options.
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May 21, 2018
Answer: How to treat #malar bags Malar bags or festoons can be caused by a number of issues including genetics, aging, fluid retention, lifestyle, and unknown reasons. Without a doubt, malar festoons are a difficult problem. Traditional lower eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty) do not fully correct festoons. Injections with kenalog (steroid) or 5-FU may help some festoons but I have not seen injections completely treat festoons. Fillers can sometimes blend and camouflage the area. In my experience, the only definitive treatment is direct excision. There is a trade-off between the festoons and the "scar". Done well, the scar can be camouflaged, thin, and the initial pinkness will fade. I recommend a consultation with a qualified surgeon for an exam and to discuss your options.
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