Under-Eye ‘Bags’ or Festoons?
by Adam J. Scheiner, M.D.
Eye ‘Bags’ of Festoons – Why You Should Know the Difference
For a malady that’s as common to aging as waning vision, festoons – also called “malar mounds” — aren’t well understood by the public, says Adam J. Scheiner, M.D., an international eyelid and facial cosmetic surgeon specializing in the treatment of Festoons and featured on “The Dr. Oz Show” and “The Doctors.”
“The more people know about the causes of Festoons and how they are often misdiagnosed, the better informed they are to be their own effective health-care advocates,” says Dr. Scheiner, who educates the public through his popular blog at www.adamscheinermd.com and his new book, The True Definition of Beauty.
“A growing part of my practice is correcting treatments with less than favorable results that patients have had done elsewhere; like fillers used under the eyes to treat ‘bags,’ or lower eyelid surgery that doesn’t address the patients’ Festoons,” Dr. Scheiner says.
“The lack of awareness around Festoons and how ubiquitous they are — and how often they are misdiagnosed — is why my practice has executed an educational marketing campaign to bring clarity to combat the misinformation and confusion surrounding this condition,” he adds.
What is the difference between “bags” and Festoons?
“‘Bags’ are caused by fat protruding through the skin in the lower eyelid area, while Festoons, which also protrude, are primarily on the upper part of the cheek,” Dr. Scheiner says. “The two together can look like one large protrusion, but they’re separate issues.”
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