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Swelling or Malar Bags/Festoons? (Photo)

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tabithanash
I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty (lower via transcutaneous incision) one month ago today. At my follow up appt I asked about these bags below my eyes. Doctor said it could still be residual swelling from surgery, or it might be Malar Bags or Festions. Is that what these darker colored puffy places are?? If so, can they be surgically removed or tightened? They are not as noticeable without makeup. Concealer and makeup seem to make them more obvious.

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