Small lump on Blepharoplasty incision

5 answers to “Small lump on Blepharoplasty incision”

A: Likely to resolve on its own

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Small irregularities can occur on the eyelid incisions, which usually resolve on their own. Occasionally a small whitehead or cyst can develop if the edges of the epithelium get turned over. This can be simply removed with a needle by your surgeon.

A: The bump on your lower lid incision will likely go away.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear Dee, Feel free to post / email a picture for better advice. 2 weeks after surgery is very early, and the bump could just be some swelling. Sometimes milia (small white bumps) form on the scar and these are easily eliminated in the office. Let me know if I could be of further assistance, and best... more

A: Lower eyelid bump after blepharoplasty

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... more

A: Blepharoplasty; Small Lump on Incision Line

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Dee, If the "lump" persists on the incision line, then a very small dose of Kenalog-10 can be injected to help smooth it out. Discuss this with your surgeon. Good luck and enjoy your eyelids. Dr. P

A: These types of issues are common after eyelid surgery

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Dee2b All scars evolve and soften in time. Bleph scars are not different. You are actually at a time point where this types of issues are expected to be at their maximum. Over the next couple of months, it is expected that this type of problem will get better even if nothing is... more