Is 11 days excessive for time in sutures after upper blepharoplasty?

June 23, 2017
Asked By:schoenj in Atlanta, Georgia

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty, and the surgeon did not remove the sutures for 11 days. By this time, my skin was having a severe reaction to the sutures and my recovery was quite delayed from the amount of time in sutures. I had the feeling that I was moved from 5 days to 11 days because of the surgeon's busy schedule. It felt excessive. My question is, is it considered good practice to keep a patient in sutures for this long ? Is there increased risk of permanent scarring ?

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June 25, 2017

Answer: Unless your surgeon used a laser to make the skin incision, yes, this is too long.

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June 25, 2017

Answer: Unless your surgeon used a laser to make the skin incision, yes, this is too long.

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June 27, 2017

Answer: Suture Removal after Blepharoplasty

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June 27, 2017

Answer: Suture Removal after Blepharoplasty

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