Malar Festoons: Anatomy and Treatment Strategies

Abstract

Introduction:

To describe the anatomic basis for malar festoons and mounds and to review the available options for surgical correction.

Materials and Methods:

A review of relevant literature was performed to identify previously documented corrective measures for malar festoons and mounds.

Results:

A wide variety of methods exist for reducing malar festoons.

Discussion:

Each procedure for minimizing festoons has a rationale that addresses one or more anatomic features, but none represents a method that results in universal correction. A multimodality approach may be favorable based on specific patient findings.