Redness and Bumps Along Blepharoplasty Scar Line

Question

I had Neck Lift and Blepharoplasty, and I've been on 3 different types of antibiotics for 30 days due to a swollen stich in my lower jaw area. It's still red, swollen, and bruised. It's not necessarily painful because I'm numb. My upper and lower lids still have the redness and bumps on the scar line. I massage them several times a day with vitamin E as recommended. Should I be using something different on my eyelids to help smooth out the bumps and redness?

Richard D. Gentile, MD · Answer

You are still healing and the red bumps will lessen with time.  A bit of hydrocortisone with aloe (Aloe-Cort) sold over the counter will also help  the redness. Do not use past two weeks at a time.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Time is your best friend here.
Scars tend to form for six weeks after injury. It is unlikely that you will see any significant improvement during this time.
Massage will likely help to soften the scars and expedite scar maturation.
Use of silicone gel products may help reduce erythema but may result in inclusion cysts or milia. I tend to recommend a water soluble lubricant to minimize this tendency.

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear Terrianne Carriere
Healing does take time- quickest in the first month and more changes over the first 4 months. Topical agents that can help are Traumeel cream 3 times a day, Lymphdiurol cream 3 times a day and oral Lymphdiurol drops. Also Gentle Waves Light Therapy System can help improve the rate of healing.
On occasion with the eyelid sutures you can have little cysts that can leave bumps and these can be taken care of with a needle in the office.  
The suture on your jawline- what kind is it?  This may not be a dissolving suture.  if you are reacting to the material- some dilute steroid injection may help. 
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The incisions from your procedures usually fade with time and the improve.  I can not say without seeing them

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Vitamin E has never been shown to help with scar formation.  There is a six- to eight-week lump and bumpy phase after blepharoplasty regardless of techniques or sutures used.  There is nothing else that will help smooth that out, just time.  After approximately eight weeks the incision will turn from red and lumpy-bumpy to a fine little inconspicuous line in the eyelid fold.

Redness and Bumps Along Blepharoplasty Scar Line

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Redness and Bumps Along Blepharoplasty Scar Line

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Answer: Scars of eyes

Answer: Scars of eyes

Answer: Give it time

Answer: Give it time

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