What is the best procedure for getting rid of "Festoons"? 28 year old female (Photo)

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I've been dealing with water retention on my lower eyelids/cheekbone region since I was a toddler. I don't think it's allergy related, as I've been on medications and I've tried changing my diet as well. I've tried cold and hot therapies, I've tried under eye creams. I've considered that I may have a thyroid issue, or even a blockage in my sinuses which might prevent the lymph fluid from draining properly from under my eyes, but am unsure. What is the best permanent fix for this issue?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @jeanicebby. Festoons can be difficult to treat.  I recommend Morpheus 8.  Morpheus 8 is a non-surgical treatment for full body skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and fat reduction of stubborn areas. It uses minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency energy (RF) to penetrate the skin deeper than other microneedling devices, triggering the skin’s natural healing response to promote skin tightening and lifting.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Renata Khelemsky, MD · Answer

Hi there! Festoons are a common condition in both young and older patients, and as you may have suspected, tend to run in the family. In various lighting, festoons can be more obvious, and other triggers such as salt, environmental allergen exposure, sleep patterns, hormonal fluctuations, and even food allergens, can cause changes to this area. While festoons are stubborn facial features that can be difficult to camouflage with makeup, they can be improved in several ways. Facial fillers to the cheek area, performed carefully and in the right depth, can smooth the interface between the eyelids and cheeks. Second, laser skin resurfacing to the eyelids and cheeks themselves can tighten the skin, and smooth the appearance of festoons very effectively. There are also various medications that can be injected to the festoon directly to decrease their visibility. A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon, in order to properly examine this area, feel the skin texture and quality, can help determine the best option(s) for you!

Douglas McGeorge, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Whilst the tendency to swell will always be with you, the appearance can be improved by lifting the tissues of the mid-face, through a lower eyelid incision.
Hopefully someone local to you is comfortable with the technique.

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