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Swelling and Redness After Vein Removal with Laser on Lower Eyelid
asked 2 years ago by CaseyDrew in Sweden
Latest answer by Rina Shinn, MD
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Tags: lower eyelids, redness, swelling
A few days ago i removed some veins from my lower eyelid with a laser. Im still a bit swollen and theres some redness. I was wondering if it would be safe to apply some mild hydro-cortisone to the area to try to bring the swelling and redness down.
1 answer to Swelling and Redness After Vein Removal with Laser on Lower Eyelid
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Hydrocortisone cream will normally work, but...
Dear Casey,
some redness and swelling after a laser treatment of vein removal are common findings, but you need to be sure that you are not developing any infection (cellulitis) of the area. Would it be possible for you to show your eyelids to your provider and ask if there is any sign of infection? He/she should be able to tell you if it is safe to use hydrocortisone cream to the affected area. (You mentioned that you removed the veins with a laser, or did you mean to say...
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Rina Shinn, MD
Pueblo General Surgeon
Pueblo General Surgeon