Drs .I am 9 months post - upper blepharoplasty .. scars are too visible and high (the surgeon told me before surgery that scars will be outside the crease because I had droppy eyes / much fat ). My left eye looks worse ; i can't go out without make up , i feel down .I am worried the scars will remain like that ( plz see pics of now / before ).Do I need to worry ? any options now or i shall wait for 18months ?am loosing patience . been using scar cream for months now . no major improvement. thnx
Answer: Eyelid Scar Concerns Thank you very much for your question and for sharing photos. I can understand your frustration regarding the visibility of your scars. Despite these concerns, you have made significant progress in healing as well as the cosmetic appearance of your upper eyelids. Right now the scar quality is quite good, but the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is making them more visible than they otherwise would be. You may want to consider discussing a prescription for a bleaching cream like 4% Hydroquinone with your surgeon. If the color is faded further, it will be even less visible. Best wishes.
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Answer: Eyelid Scar Concerns Thank you very much for your question and for sharing photos. I can understand your frustration regarding the visibility of your scars. Despite these concerns, you have made significant progress in healing as well as the cosmetic appearance of your upper eyelids. Right now the scar quality is quite good, but the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is making them more visible than they otherwise would be. You may want to consider discussing a prescription for a bleaching cream like 4% Hydroquinone with your surgeon. If the color is faded further, it will be even less visible. Best wishes.
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Answer: Resurfx laser will help reduce appearance of scars Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: Resurfx laser will help reduce appearance of scars Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Significant scar following blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your concerns and posting your photos. Although 9 months have already passed since your surgery, there can still be significant improvement in the appearance of your scar. If the final appearance is not satisfactory, laser skin resurfacing might improve the look of it. Scar revision is also an option. You should wait another 3-6 months before having any treatments performed. Good luck.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Significant scar following blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your concerns and posting your photos. Although 9 months have already passed since your surgery, there can still be significant improvement in the appearance of your scar. If the final appearance is not satisfactory, laser skin resurfacing might improve the look of it. Scar revision is also an option. You should wait another 3-6 months before having any treatments performed. Good luck.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: High and visible incisions/scars Incisions that are too high in some cases can be more visible. Fortunately scars tend to slowly resolve, although never fast enough for us. Be sure to use your sunblock. Massage may help and certain laser treatments may help reduce the appearance of the scar. Certain lasers are very good at removing the pink coloration in scars and make them a lot less apparent
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January 23, 2016
Answer: High and visible incisions/scars Incisions that are too high in some cases can be more visible. Fortunately scars tend to slowly resolve, although never fast enough for us. Be sure to use your sunblock. Massage may help and certain laser treatments may help reduce the appearance of the scar. Certain lasers are very good at removing the pink coloration in scars and make them a lot less apparent
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Upper bleph incisions too high From your photos, I believe your incisions were probably made too high. For now, continue with the scar cream to get the incision to fade further. However, I feel you may ultimately need a scar revision to hide the scar. The potential risk is removal of too much skin which could hinder eye closure. Talk to your plastic surgeon about it, or at least get a second opinion from someone with perhaps more experience in eyelid surgery. I wish you the best!
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Upper bleph incisions too high From your photos, I believe your incisions were probably made too high. For now, continue with the scar cream to get the incision to fade further. However, I feel you may ultimately need a scar revision to hide the scar. The potential risk is removal of too much skin which could hinder eye closure. Talk to your plastic surgeon about it, or at least get a second opinion from someone with perhaps more experience in eyelid surgery. I wish you the best!
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