Festoons are usually the result of damage. Sun exposure, smoking and aging are among the possible causes, and the results can be worsened by the contrasting pull of underlying facial muscles over the years. Fair-skinned people tend to be more susceptible to festoons.24 ene 2014
What causes puffy bags on cheekbones?
Festoons, also known as malar bags, develop beneath the eye bags and affect the cheekbone area. These mounds are due to weakening muscles under the eye, combined with a buildup of fat or fluid. Bags and festoons often occur together, but some patients may have one or the other. Festoons can be challenging to treat.
Can you get rid of malar mounds?
How do you treat Malar Bags? The best treatment for malar bags is the injection of fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, or Voluma into the cheek below the malar bag to hide the shadows of the cheeks and to restore the gentle convexities of youthful cheeks.
How do I get rid of festoons on my cheeks?
When addressing swollen mounds on the cheek, the goal should be to flatten them. By putting fillers in or around festoons and malar mounds, they become fixed outward and in an elevated state. This is the exact opposite of the desired effect. It's best to flatten the festoon, not to inflate them.
Can Massage Help festoons?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)is a form of gentle massage which uses specialised techniques to stimulate and enhance lymphatic drainage of the treated areas.22 may 2014