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Three Days Post-Bleph: Right Eye Has Long Rope Like Scar? (photo)
Three days upper lower blephatomy right eye has long rope like scar seems like I have two eyelids its horrible so worried help
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Manhattan122
in Manhattan NY
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Post-surgical changes
After only three days, your sutures are still present and there will be a lot of swelling, both of which can cause this appearance. See your surgeon if it doesn't appear to be improving day to day.
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Eyelids issue after blepharoplasty
At three days after blepharoplasty surgery you are probably maximally swollen. You have to give it time to heal, but if concerned you shoudl speak with your surgeon.
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Scar 3 days after blepharoplasty
It has only been three days. This is probably normal healing but you should see your plastic surgeon if you have any questions.
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Lower lid scar
Do remember that your surgery is only 3 days old. Both your upper and lower lid scars do have a ropey appearance, however it's likely that this represents compensatory swelling. Periorbital tissue is infamous for swelling with relatively little provocation, i.e. too much salt, sleeplessness, crying, allergies, and surgery can and does cause edema, which in turn appears to produce a step off between the lower lid and lashes. It appears that your PS has elected to "splint"...
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Eyelid surgery
This appearance is caused by swelling and the sutures. It should resolve after the sutures are removed, or dissolve.
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Sounds like swelling!
This sounds like it is due to swelling which is normal for 3 days post op. Do your best to sleep with your head elevated and avoid foods that are high in sodium. This will help reduce the swelling. Be patient and allow yourself time to heal. In most cases, scars on the upper and lower eyelids heal very well.
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Three Days Post-Bleph: Right Eye Has Long Rope Like Scar? (photo)
As others have said, three days is too early to predict what you will look like. See your surgeon if you have concerns, he is the best person to answer your questions.
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Three Days Post-Bleph: Right Eye Has Long Rope Like Scar?
Always best to address these issues with your surgeon. But a 3 DAYS ONLY this appears as normal sutured wound healing.
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Eyelid Scars-3 Days Postop
You seem to have a significant amount of swelling around your suture lines, but you are very early following your procedure and swelling would be expected. Please follow up with your surgeon and voice any concerns you may have.
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