Second Blepharoplasty Procedure - Scarring

asked 1 year ago by SaraBrady in Seattle, WA
Latest answer by Sam Goldberger, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, revision, scar

Due to genetics I have always had heavy bags under my eyes. At 19 I had blepharoplasty with an interior incision. Now 12 years later, it was time for a redo, this time I opted for the exterior incision since it is a more permanent fix. I had the surgery yesterday. Post-op my doc said he found excessive scarring inside from the 1st surgery. Question: if I scarred heavily inside my lids from the 1st surgery, am I likely to scar excessively on the exterior? What can I do now to minimize this risk?

9 answers to Second Blepharoplasty Procedure - Scarring

Scarring and revision of lower eyelid surgery

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Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Scarring after Blepharoplasty

Please discuss with your surgeon what scarring he found and what recommendations he might offer to minimize the risk of "excessive" scarring in the future.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Scarring after blepharoplasty

"Excessive scarring" could just mean that your surgeon had a tough time with his dissection, due to prior scar tissue. That's just a reflection of how you healed and what was done in that initial surgery. Internal scarring is not the same as external scarring, so I wouldn't equate those two and worry about what an external eyelid scar might look like. Eyelids tend to scar very well, since the skin is quite thin. Massage and time are your friends.... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Second Blepharoplasty Procedure - Scarring

Hi Sara. The scarring that the Doctor found internally should not have much effect on the exterior scar. However, the best answer will come from your surgeon.

Sam Goldberger, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.neweyelids.com

Scarring Associated with Blepharoplasty

Revision lower lid surgery is generally associated with some degree of scarring. Assuming appropriate suspension techniques were utilized by your Surgeon with your subciliary approach, it shouldn't affect your outcome. However, as others have noted, the best person to seek advice from at this point is your Surgeon.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Options to diminish lower lid scarring after secondary blepharoplasty.

Scarring or wound healing can be very exuberant at 19 and much less so at 31. There are numerous factors that effect the degree of scar tissue that may be well beyond your control. Your surgeon may recommend a regimen which they have found useful.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Scarring after a blepharoplasty

Sara, Scarring following a lower blepharoplasty should be minimal. It is uncommon for this region to scar badly. You surgeon may have encountered scarring beneath the skin, which is not unusual following nearly any surgery. There is some evidence that silicone tape or gel can minimize hypertrophic scar formation, but I doubt it will be necessary her. Good luck!

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Revision Lower Blepharolplasty and Scar Tissue

Hi Sara, You shouldn't worry about scarring from your external lower eyelid incisions as long as your surgery was performed properly. The "scarring" described by your surgeon refers to "scar tissue" that is fibrous tissue which occurs after previous surgery, making the dissection more difficult. Hope that you love your new lids. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Second Blepharoplasty Procedure - Scarring

From your posted story I would advise to discuss this with the chosen operating surgeon. We, posters, were not there so the degree of scarring can not be determined. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091