Bloodshot Eyes 3 Months After Blepharoplasy

A close examination of the wound may reveal some foreign material or dead tissue, possibly some clotted bood.  The would should be irrigated and cleaned and closed with a stitch or 2 for the fastest healing. if the wound closes by itself the resultant scar should be similar as if it was...

True bruises should be gone within 2 weeks in most patients, and nearly all patients will have complete resolution in 4 weeks. Nine weeks out may indicate hemosiderin staining. Hemosiderin is a breakdown product of blood and gets taken up by tissue macrophages. This tends to have a browner color...

Now for the correct answer. ;-) The transconj approach was designed specifically to address the higher rate of ectropion with the subciliary or transcutaneous approach. It was not designed simply to hide a scar. It is also woefully incorrect to claim that transconjunctival approaches are...

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...

Usually darker-skinned patients' scars heal without incident after upper blepharoplasty. If a patient has a tendency toward hyperpigmented scarring (dark scars), then I usually recommend pre-treatment with hydroquinone cream for several weeks pre-op and close follow-up afterward to look...

I agree with Dr Rand, the visibility of the whites of the eyes usually is temporary after surgery. Check with your Surgeon for advice. Often gentle massage can help and and as the swelling improves the lid comes back up. If too much skin was removed sceral show can be permanent but it is...