Festoons and malar mounds or malar bags are swollen mounds that appear in the lower eyelid and cheek region. They usually occur with age and are more common in individuals with lighter skin types. Festoons broadcast a nonverbal message of being sick or tired.

Jan 5, 2022 · Malar bags, also known as festoons, are raised or swollen mounds that appear under the lower eyelid and on the cheek above the cheekbone. People with malar bags have a puffier appearance around the eye, which can project an image of being perpetually tired.

Dec 17, 2024 · To treat festoons without surgery, engage in facial exercises, perform facial massages for lymphatic drainage, apply cold compresses to lessen swelling, and use targeted eye creams. Embrace a healthy lifestyle, limit sun exposure, and maintain hydration to aid in festoon management and prevention.

May 28, 2024 · Festoons are below the lower eyelid, a swollen area appearing as a mound, bump or sagging skin around the cheekbones. Several techniques are available to treat festoons and malar bags, SPECIALS!

Aug 8, 2024 · Festoons, also known as malar mounds, are swollen, bag-like formations on the lower eyelids and upper cheeks. They are often confused with eye bags, but festoons are typically more pronounced and located lower on the face.

Learn about festoons (malar mounds) and how Dr. Scheiner's innovative RESET treatment can restore a youthful look by addressing the underlying causes of these under-eye bags, providing long-lasting results

Jan 19, 2024 · Something looks weird under your eyes — who cares what you call it? But actually, it’s important to differentiate between a festoon and other conditions because the treatment (should you want to treat it) is not the same.

My approach to treat festoons involve using lasers to injury the sun damaged skin that caused the festoons and malar mounds and then allowing the body to heal the injury with new collagen and elastic fibers. This has given me the best results in helping individuals with …

Jun 29, 2021 · Festoons can dramatically alter facial balance, affecting the overall appearance, not just under the eyes. Many patients feel that festoons make them look sad or unapproachable. Addressing this concern requires precision and expertise.

Festoons are similar to malar bags but occur below the eye bag area or malar area on the face. We often describe festoons as pouches or sweeling on the cheek bone under the eye or creases of skin that form below the lower eyelid to upper cheek bone area.