Lower eyelid bump after blepharoplasty

Edward D. Buckingham, MD answers: Small lump on Blepharoplasty incision

I had lower blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago to remove fat pads under my eyes. I am thrilled with the result, but I can see and feel a lump on my right lower eyelid, about the size of a rice grain where the incision was made. What can I do about this?


Edward D. Buckingham, MD
6 months ago
By Edward D. Buckingham, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

A small bump in the incision after blepharoplasty is a normal occurance with a skin incision.  The incisions will build up a small amount of scar in the immediate post-operative period.  The scar will then mature and soften over time.  It is very unusual to have to do anything else and you would want to wait 3 months or so to even consider it unless it was really thickening.  If that were to happen a small dose of Kenelog (a steroid) will usually fix the problem. 

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