Treatment of malar mound and festoon with fractional microneedle bipolar radiofrequency combined with 15% TCA peel. (12th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Žgaljardić, Zoran; Žgaljardić, Ivonne; Jurić, Filip
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 20:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1810
• Page End: 1812
• Publication Date: 2020-10-12
• Subjects: festoon -- malar edema -- malar mound -- radiofrequency -- TCA peel; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13740
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Anatomy of the periorbital region is very complex. Malar oedema/mounds/festoons often remain unaddressed. There are various treatments proposed for this pathologic entity as well as non‐standardized nomenclature. Implementation of technology in aesthetic medicine and surgery resulted in novel treatments for this entity. Aims: The aim of this case presentation was to show the combination of fractional microneedle bipolar radiofrequency with medium depth 15%TCA peel as a great tool in treating malar bags with no complication and excellent result. Patients/Methods: We report a case of 44‐year‐old women with malar mound and festoon. The treatment consisted of rejuvenation of whole periorbital region‐ upper and lower blepharoplasty and novel treatment combination‐fractional microneedle bipolar radiofrequency with medium depth 15%TCA peel in 2 sittings. Results: After 6 weeks, excellent results can be observed with malar mound and festoon completely resolved. No complications were observed. Conclusion: Fractional microneedle bipolar radiofrequency with medium depth 15%TCA peel is a safe and effective treatment option for malar bags.