2 weeks after upper-blepharoplasty incisions haven't healed enough to remove the stitches. Why? Could body reject thread?(Photo)

October 9, 2015
Asked By:7667anon in Kansas

Bled too much during surgery, (not a drinker, smoker, no blood thinning vit. supplements for 2 wks before surgery, never had this problem, not diabetic). Had upper blepharoplasty 5 yrs ago, no problem, too little fat removed - dissolvable stitches. Now, 1wk post, doctor tried to remove stitches, said there was NO healing. 4 days later, still none. Got re-stitched, +plus glue & tape. 2 wks post = 0 closure. Why is one upper eye-lid dragging down? Told this eye has no septum. Help pls.

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October 11, 2015

Answer: Healing after blepharoplasty

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Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 11, 2015

Answer: Healing after blepharoplasty

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Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 13, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty incisions

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Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 13, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty incisions

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Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2015

Answer: Slow healing after bleph

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 11, 2015

Answer: Slow healing after bleph

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October 13, 2015

Answer: You need to discuss this with your surgeon

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Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: You need to discuss this with your surgeon

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October 13, 2015

Answer: Eyelid surgery wound healing

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Answer: Eyelid surgery wound healing

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