Eyelid Incision Lumps

asked 4 months ago by redjezebel in phoenix, az
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, expectation, lumps, recovery, swelling

I am on day 12 of recovery from eyelid surgery. While I am happy with the results, I seem to be having lumps at the incision line. Will this go away in time? Also the incision line seems to be actually above my actual eyelid crease, is this still caused by swelling? Thanks for the feedback

4 answers to Eyelid Incision Lumps

Eyelid Incision Lumps

Small lumps can be seen on the incision of a blepharoplasty for a period of time as that skin is quite thin and just about anything will show. They occur in places where there was a stitch, but it will get better. A little light massage might help along with some warm moist soaks.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

Wait three months

Every incision will heal with a scar, and it is not unusual to have a subtle ridge along the eyelid incision. After a couple of weeks have passed you can massage the scar with the use of an ointment to decrease skin drag/friction. Make sure the ointment is safe around the eyes [eyelid ointment]. If you are still unhappy at 3 months time, then re-visit the problem with your surgeon or get a second opinion.

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

The incision line bumps calm and often disappear.

Bumps that persist or get larger over time do need to be removed. However you are so early from your surgery that I would recommend being patient at this time and allow the eyelid to heal before assuming any of these bumps will need something done for them. Regarding the incision vs the natural crease, the incision should be placed below or at the natural crease. When this is not done the eyelid may heal without an issue or the natural crease may be visible below the surgical... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon