I have redness, bumpiness, hypertrophic scarring, scar contraction at 4.5 weeks post op. Any suggestions? (photos)

July 17, 2015
Asked By:jl67298 in Austin, TX

Had blepharoplasty (Rt eye) & ptosis correction (Lt eye) performed ~4.5 wks ago. Now, inner corners have hypertrophic scars (steroid injections 3 days ago), redness, tightness, & mild pain. Left eyelid feels numb & swollen. Right eyelid has secondary creasing from hypertrophic scarring at inner corner. Is this normal recovery? Should I be using silicone gel sheets? Should I continue to massage my scars? Pls help. Thanks v much.

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July 18, 2015

Answer: Scarring after blepharoplasty

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Answer: Scarring after blepharoplasty

July 20, 2015

Answer: I have redness, bumpiness, hypertrophic scarring,

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Answer: I have redness, bumpiness, hypertrophic scarring,

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