Can you remove a chalazion on the lower eyelid, right next to the tear duct if you have keloids/ hypertrophic scars?

September 4, 2015
Asked By:catarinasantos32 in American Falls, ID

I'm really worried because I have a chalazion on my lower eyelid near the tear duct, basically on the waterline of the eye, and if I have to have surgery to remove it is it possible to get hypertrophic scars/ keloids there? Because I'm really prone to having those and I don't want one on my eyes!

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September 6, 2015

Answer: Scarring on eyelid is uncommon

September 6, 2015

Answer: Scarring on eyelid is uncommon

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