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Festoons Malar Mounds – A FIX !!

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Festoons Malar Mounds – A FIX !!

Awesome323772
WORTH IT$7,500
It has been a full six months since my surgery with Dr Kass so now I’ve pretty much reached the final result it’s time to write a review. Just one look at the pictures show that the results are outstanding. Rather than wax lyrical about how wonderful Dr. Kass and his staff are (I enjoyed dealing with them – but that’s subjective) I’m going to simply list out practical information relevant to the questions I had when I embarked on this surgery adventure.
Cost and method 
I had the festoons treated and my brow lifted. The cost for both procedures was about 25% less than the other cosmetic the other widely publicized cosmetic surgeon in Florida that treats festoons through aggressive ablative laser treatment. Dr Kass did not discuss his exact method, but judging by the short incision hidden in a natural smile line, and the way the swelling resolved over the days and weeks, I suspect he used a thin cauterizing probe to fuse the malar pockets shut from the inside without damaging the surface of the cheek.
I was given twilight happy meds and I found the surgery to be a curious non-experience. I was vaguely aware somebody was prodding the top of my head. The entire surgery seemed to last for about 5 minutes – although in reality several hours passed. And then I remember finding myself dozing peacefully in my hotel room with my face all bandaged up. 
Healing and scars
80% of the busing and swelling was gone within 8 days. The red line of the scars to about 8 weeks to fade. I was able to hide the scar with makeup. I’m a guy, so this was new to me – so for the sake of other guys reading this I’ll explain: I purchased a tube of Mabelline Master Conceal off Amazon for about $6. I picked the color I guessed was closest to my skin tone. I dabbed a tiny dot of it onto the end of each scar using a Q-Tip swab, and drew it along the scar. It looked terrible – wrong color, far too light. I then smudged it with the tip of my finger and like magic, the color blended with my skin and the scar disappeared. I was surprised how easy it was. 
Other Practicalities.
Tamp Airport is well signposted, and very simple to navigate compared to monster airports like Dallas DFW or London Heathrow. Just step outside of the airport terminal and call an Uber – it will stop right by the curb where you are standing. The fare to the hotel was $29.
The most convenient hotel is La Quinta – 66387 4th St. It is literally a 7 minute walk along the same street to Dr Kass’ office. The hotel was clean and ‘OK’ – the service was non existent because it was during the Covid pandemic – but there were several great cafés and restaurants within 10 to 15 minutes’ walk south of the hotel. The sidewalks were clean and pleasant to stroll along, but the roads are very wide – you need to use the crosswalks to cross them. – and grub hub will deliver if it is raining.
I arrived the afternoon before the surgery, checked in to the hotel and then met with Dr Kass. The surgery was the following morning. I went home two days after that. Your mileage may vary.

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Lawrence Kass, MD

Lawrence Kass, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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January 29, 2021
Do you have totally given me hope. I had a facelift and other multiple procedures in November. My doctor told me that the festoons we're considered the "white elephant "of plastic surgery. He gave me fat transfer which did nothing, he did not charge me for that. My festoons are obviously still there and after spending $25,000 on a facelift you can only imagine how disappointed I am. Was your doctor suggesting that his technique is top-secret? I wish I could talk to you more about this.
March 1, 2021
Omg, this was my exact experience, too. So disappointed, as this was my biggest point of contention, along with smokers lines.
March 1, 2021
Doctor Kass did not call it a secret, he just indicated where the incisions would be make and what to expect. It was only afterwards I started to wonder how it was done as they were no scars or ski damage where the festoons used to be. - do a Google search on “Dr Chernoff Malar Festoon” and watch the YouTube video. Given the post-op appearance of my face, I suspect Dr Kass method is comparable.- but but when you go to a restaurant and have the most wonderful meal - you don’t typically ask the master chef for the recipe - and similarly, I didn’t ask Dr Kass about his method, I just appreciate the results.
February 23, 2021
Nice description of your experience including that of make up application lol
March 1, 2021
Thanks. I tried to give simple practical advice to help answer the questions I had when considering this surgery.
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February 24, 2021
No Doctors in Ohio will do festoons
March 1, 2021
Yes - nobody in Texas was knew how to tackle festoons directly either. I was offered fillers (that might disguise the problem a bit) or told there was nothing that could be done. The Dr Kass procedure appears to be unique, and almost a year later the results are still excellent and look totally natural.
March 1, 2021
Dr Daniel Straka will.
July 22, 2021
Yes, Dr Straka will!
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March 6, 2021
You look 20 years younger. That's impressive given we can just see your eyes!!
March 19, 2021
Your results look fantastic! I also have festoons/malar mounds and I went to the erbium laser Dr. in Tampa for laser treatment. One year later I went back to him and he repeated the procedure at no cost. My results, I still have slight festoons with moderate malar mounds. Only about 50% better on a good day and $12000+ later. Nice Dr., but his method is not a cure all! I am definitely considering a consultation with Dr. Kass. I wish I had started there instead of Tampa! Your results are truly inspirational! One question though, did you have external sutures and how were you able to leave the area after just 2 days! Thanks!
March 19, 2021
The incisions were about one inch long hidden in the natural smile lines on the outside of each eye. Each one had maybe 8 to 10 small stiches. I flew back to Florida about 10 days after the procedure for a follow up visit and to have the stiches removed. It took less than an hour - it is possible to fly in, remove the stitches, and fly out the same day if you can time it right.