Stye scar tissue and misaligned lash line, please advise if corrective surgery can restore it? (photo)

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I developed two styes about 4 years ago, one grew on the inner corner of my right eye lid, the other one was on the outer corner of the left. After popping the left one within the 2nd day, my parents forced me to see a GP about my right one. After about another 2 days of using hot compress, no squeezing and rest, the right stye went away. But not completely and now I'm left with what appears to be scarred tissue on the right side and it's making my inner lashes point downwards and inwards.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Unable to tell from the photos what's going on. In general, eyelid chalazion get firm over time but can be surgically removed under local anesthesia. I don't know about the lashes. Need consultation. See an oculoplastic specialist.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Unforunately, the photos you have put up are very low resolution.  Scaring associated with the sty can result in long term changes in the eyelid margin.  Misdirect lashes can be a feature of this.  Profound caution is recommended in attempting to resolve this.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. Unfortunately, it is too difficult to assess your lash line through the photos to determine possible treatment plans. It is best to have an in-office evaluation to determine the most effective and safest treatment plan for your eyelids. The eyelids and surrounding areas are very delicate and complex and therefore need close examination and measurements for safe planning.Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery@drjohnsonlee

Daniel Lensink, MD · Answer

I'm unable to see clearly exactly what is going on with your eyelid, but in general, I would advise waiting a year to treat the eyelid, excepting that if a misdirected lash is turning inward against your eye, it should be pulled so that it doesn't scratch your eye. With full recovery, you will likely have a subtle enough scar that it won't need treatment.

Ana Carolina Victoria, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Chalazia/styes are fairly common.  They can be reduced or removed with either surgery or an injection of steroid.  I cannot tell from your pictures what the problem is.  You can seek help from either an ophthalmologist or an oculoplastic surgeon.

Stye scar tissue and misaligned lash line, please advise if corrective surgery can restore it? (photo)

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Answer: Misdirected lashes following stye

Answer: Misdirected lashes following stye

Answer: Chalazion/stye

Answer: Chalazion/stye

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Stye scar tissue and misaligned lash line, please advise if corrective surgery can restore it? (photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Misdirected lashes following stye

Answer: Misdirected lashes following stye

Answer: Chalazion/stye

Answer: Chalazion/stye

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