Any Creams for Raised Blepharoplasty Scars?

asked 3 years ago by vabeckaboo in Richmond
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
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Tags: cream, mederma, recovery, scar

Is there a cream for raised scar from blepharoplasty over 2 years ago? I didn't think Mederma could be used around eyes. My eyelids are also still very red.

7 answers to Any Creams for Raised Blepharoplasty Scars?

You need a thorough evaluation.

To valbeckaboo, Hi. Creams are not going to help. It sounds like you have an unusual problem, and you might need another operation. I recommend that you see an oculoplastic surgeon.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Raised blepharoplasty scars are uncommon

It is uncommon for a blepharoplasty scar to be raised at 2 years. At this point, I have reservations about whether a cream will make it go away. Have you discussed this with your surgeon?

Darrick E. Antell, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Consult with your original surgeon or an eye plastic surgeon

Dear Vaveckaboo, By two years, the blepharoplasty scars should be quiet and barely visible. Having them raised and an issue two years after surgery suggest that you need a scar revision which is considered to be a relatively minor procedure. Essentially just the scar tissue is excised and the eyelid is put back together. This type of procedure can be very comfortably performed in the office setting. I would imagine that your original surgeon would be interested in helping you with this... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Too late after eyelid surgery for creams

Hello, Creams are most effective when used in the first year. Have you seen your surgeon about a scar revision? Best regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Too late for scars

Your scars a well healed and in fact are very mature. This means they won't change significantly any more. I wish you had included a picture to see what you mean. The eyelids are the best scarring area of the body and are immune from keloids and hypertrophic scarring (we don't know why). So red, raised scars are interesting. Most likely at this point the scars will need to be revised. This is not a significant surgery. Mederma doesn't do anything. The only thing that may help... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Most creams wiil not work after 2 years

You have hypertrophic scar and creams willl not work. Please go back to your doctor or get a consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon to examine and recommend the proper treatment fo your problem.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Cortisone creams for blepharoplasty scars

Those scars shold have matured and be almost "invisible" after 2 years. Massage cortisone cream into scars 2-3 times daily until you get the result you want. If your skin starts to lighten, then stop.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

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