What can be done to reverse my malar bags: filler, RF, CO2, microneedling or other? (photos)

October 10, 2020
Asked By:Shannon C. in Newport Beach, CA

Hello! My malar bags have gotten so much worse the last couple years (I'm 32). Is there anything that can be done to reverse this? I've tried juvederm and it became ridge-y and would love something that could prevent it from getting worse... CO2 laser or surgery or RF microneedling or something like Sculptra? Any recommendations for dr's in OC/SD/LA that specialize in malar bags would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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Answer: Malar Bags/Festoons are Genetic -- Laser (Fraxel, co2, erbium), microneedling/PRP, fillers, RF (venus legacy, exilis ultra)

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Answer: Malar Bags/Festoons are Genetic -- Laser (Fraxel, co2, erbium), microneedling/PRP, fillers, RF (venus legacy, exilis ultra)

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