Would a midface / cheek lift help with festoons? (Photo)

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What look to be feestons on upper cheek under eye area- would CO2 - Help? Lower Bleph and or midface- cheekift help?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The photo provided reveals evidence of significant cheek volume deficit. Since the upper cheeks provide major support to the under-eye regions, revolumzing the midface with an appropriately robust HA volumizing filler can not only contour a more feminine, heart-shaped oval face, but can provide sufficient lift to elevate and soften the smile lines below and even to some (usually more limited) extent to straighten incipient marionette lines to the sides of mouth. The results of the filler treatment, which, in experienced hands, should take no more than about fifteen minutes to perform, are immediate, typically evoke a "Wow! response, and engender little to no significant downtime. 
Be very wary when being hawked expensive light and energy-based gizmo treatments, as the hard science to support their use unfortunately lags well behind the heavy marketing hype and social media buzz to promote them. "Buyer beware" when it comes to these is sound advice. And one final word of caution, don't go into any consultation asking for a particular treatment that you may have seen promoted by unreliable social media sources and so-called skinfluencers, since, to your later frustration, disappointment and financial loss, you are very likely to get what you ask for. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your one posted photo, it appears you have more than just cheek festoons. There appears to be temple, midface gel, nasal labial, and neck laxity. Based on the one posted, photo recommendation of a midface temple lift mastication with neck lift. Fees range from $8000-$15,000. Best of virtual consult with.

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