I had upper/lower blepharoplasty 7 days ago, and my sutures were removed at day 6. The suture lines feel tight, particularly when I laugh or smile. Is it too early to begin using a natural oil (like coconut oil or rose hips oil) on my suture lines? My surgeon said to not use Neosporin as this could irritate the suture lines. I've applied a very thin layer of coconut oil to deep cuts to reduce scarring (with fantastic results), but I wasn't sure if this would be appropriate for incision scars.
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February 22, 2015
Answer: Some patients like to use the natural oils on their skin after surgery.
There may be an overcorrection on the left side (related to muscle tightening, not skin removal). Discuss with your surgeon. Options include intervening asap or letting heal and possible lid retraction surgery later.
While vigorous massage may create a little swelling, this will subside. And this will not create and new collagen. There are many treatments available to help improve the under eye area, including surgery, lasers, and fillers. A consultation with a cosmetic surgeon will explain how they can...