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Steven Wallach, MD answers: How to fix scar tissue on Eyelid surgery incision?

I had revision Eyelid surgery six months ago. One eyelid healed well; the other "pouches" over the incision line when closed and is noticeably larger when open. Scar tissue has also formed near the inner corner.

Does this sound like something that will resolve with time, and should I ask my PS for a small steroid shot to reduce the scar tissue? If so, when?


Steven Wallach, MD
1 month ago

Swelling of some of the tissue is fairly common and this can last a very long time. Sometimes up to a year. Give it more time.

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