Swelling or Malar Bags/Festoons? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  Without more information about the details of the procedure performed and preoperative photographs it is difficult to answer your question.  I recommend discussing further with your surgeon.  If you choose to see another physician, they will most likely want to see your preoperative photographs and operative notes.  Best of luck.

By the looks of your photo, I'm guessing that you have a little bit of residual swelling that will improve over the next month or two. I would call this "malar edema" but that only means cheek swelling. If you had the swelling before the surgery, then it might not get better. If you did not have malar edema before the surgery, it should resolve. I'd discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Thank you for your question. You are one month into a one year healing course. Your swelling can fluctuate over time. Keep up communication with your surgeon. At one year a final evaluation can be done and any revisions/additions discussed then.Best wishes.