Combined Festoon Excision With Transmalar Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Festoons present a significant aesthetic challenge, requiring a tailored surgical plan for each patient depending on examination findings. We describe 3 cases of severe herniation of orbital fat in combination with festoons and report a novel approach to festoon excision with direct access to the inferior orbital fat pads. This case series includes 3 consecutive patients presenting with lower lid fat herniation and mature festoons. We describe the surgical technique and outcomes for combined festoon excision and transmalar lower blepharoplasty. All patients experienced resolution of the festoon and fat herniation with minimal scarring and high satisfaction. Direct festoon excision with debulking of inferior orbital fat pads is a novel approach to dealing with this dual pathology and is a safe and effective treatment in selected cases.