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Upper Eyelid Scarring - Possible Revision / Treatment?

asked 1 year ago by Alpine
Latest answer by Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Question viewed 2,468 times
Tags: upper eyelids, revision, scar, treatment

Hello, I have a few recent scars of about three weeks now. I know that I must give it a lot more time, but I am concerned more about the scar tissue preventing healing. It's red, hard,lumpy,and I am trying to massage it daily, along with kelo-cote and hot/warm compresses. The scar is above the left eye, near the eyebrow. Will the body break down the scar tissue completely or does it need revision? Thank you kindly for your time and advice.

7 answers to Upper Eyelid Scarring - Possible Revision / Treatment?

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Scar revisions on eyelid

These scars will take several months before they settle down and look better, but they will definitely improve. I would suggest massaging the scars several times each day. You may want to apply a product like scarfade on the scar. You could also choose to massage the scars with lanolin, Mederma or cocoa butter if you want an alternative product to consider. Scar revisions should not be considered until 6 to 12 months have passed. The only reason to... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.riegercosmeticsurgery.com

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Eyelid scar tissue

Yes, you are quite perceptive. It will take many months for the swelling and scar tissue to resolve a bit.  The scar may be able to be revised at that point.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid scar prognosis

Your scar looks new and everyone who deals with these injuries will tell you the same thing.....wait!  Continue with your routine and possibly have your doctor inject a small amount of Kenalog, a cortisone type drug that often helps thick scars soften and shrink after being injected directly into the scar itself. A revision may be what you need but it should be done after the healing is settled. Ultimately I would expect you to get a good result either through natural healing or with the more
Harlow Hollis, MD

Victoria Plastic Surgeon
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Upper Eyelid Scar Treatment with Kenalog-10

Hi Alpine, You can speak with your treating physician about the possibility of intra-lesional injections of the steroid Kenalog-10 to soften your scar.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scarring after eyelid surgery

While I know that waiting can be emotionally frustrating, the healing process can be a slow and often temperamental one. Unfortunately, being patient is really necessary prior to considering medical intervention. If you are really concerned, having a follow up with your surgeon might help ameliorate and hopefully alleviate some of your fears.
Andrew Kaczynski, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Scars take time to mature

Your scar is still very immature and it will take time for it to settle down. There are lots of ways to help scars mature, but ultimately time is your ally. Typically I recommend waiting 3-6 months before any revision surgery, except for unusual circumstances.
Lawrence Iteld, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Upper eyelid scarring

When the skin is injured it recovers in a series of phases. Initially there is an inflammatory phase which involves immediate local cellular responses (first few days). This is followed by the proliferative phase which involves continued tissue healing, collagen synthesis, wound contracture, etc. Finally, at around three weeks, the wound enters the maturation and remodeling phase. This is where collagen formation and other reparative responses subside. Please note that any of these... more
James M. Ridgway, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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