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Thank you for the question and the photos. In my practice, difficult malar edema and puffiness is addressed with a radiofrequency heat device. The ThermiRF is used in two different forms -- as a topical, through the skin application of heat (ThermiSmooth) and as an injectable, micro-invasive delivery (ThermiTight). Depending on the severity, one or both of these may be used. This is a great way of causing contracture of the puffy tissues, and avoids a lot of needle sticks with other treatments.
Malar Bags are also called festoons. Non surgical treatmente include injection with Fluorouracil/Kenalog or Deoxycholase. Several injections with filler surrounding the bags may correct the condition. Surgical excision or microliposuction are options.Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.
Some separation of the incision has happened in the area demonstrated by you in the photographs. At this point, supportive measures to maximize healing is the best approach. If revision of the incision scar will be necessary, that is best delayed for a minimum of six months. Chances for that to...
It depends on if you have health insurance and your physician participates. Since you are in Philippines it is hard to answer that question. If it is payment out of pocket, it will vary per physician/office. Good luck.
Follow your surgeon's suggestions. Some of these resolve without too much trouble. Some require revisional surgery in order to improve. Time will tell. Consider posting photos so that we can provide more specific suggestions.
Agree with Dr. Steinsapir's comments. Everyone is born with asymmetries of the face caused by unequal bony and soft tissue. As we age, we lose facial volume, and asymmetries become more pronounced- especially around the eyes. In your case, we note bony socket asymmetry as well as brow, cheek and...
Typically eyelid surgery has no relationship to the atrophy of the cheek area. Atrophy is caused by factors such as aging, genetics, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. There are some procedures where fat can be repositioned in the malar area through the lower eyelid incision, but this is not as...
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