What is the best treatment for festoon just beginning to develop?

Question

Hello I am 66 year old woman who is just now beginning to develop a festoon (malar mound) on top of left cheekbone. I would like to have something done which could stop the progression of the festoon. I have reduced my salt intake and am treating area with tretinoin creme. This has already helped. What would be your best Laser recommendation for this problem?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @hyperpigmented! Festoons cab be difficult to treat.  I recommend Morpheus 8.  Morpheus8 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.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Festoons are difficult to treat.  In addition to the current interventions you already have in place some patients find improvement with laser treatments.  Another option is Morpheus8.  These treatments combine microneedling with RF technology to improve overall skin tone and texture.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,

I would have a consultation with a Dermatology office that offers Radio Frequency.
That should help.
Best of luck!

What is the best treatment for festoon just beginning to develop?

Answers (4)

Answer: Radio Frequency

Answer: Radio Frequency

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

What is the best treatment for festoon just beginning to develop?

Answers (4)

Answer: Radio Frequency

Answer: Radio Frequency

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.