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I had Mole Removal from my lower eyelid one week ago. I am now left with a hole on my lid. Can this be fixed? (photos)

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A hole in the lower lid; the lid margin is a complex structure and one should seek a qualified surgeon

November 3rd, 2016
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Thank you for your question and picture.

The answer is yes but you should now wait.  It will heal.  If there is a residual divid type of defect in 1-3 months, a plastic surgeon would be able to excise the defect as a wedge excision and close in layers, carefully approximating (i.e. bringing together) the edges for a smooth lid margin.  It is crucial to align the lid for cosmetic reason, same as we do with nostrils and lips.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards, 

Dr. Marc DuPere, Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Web reference: http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/moles-plastic-surgeon-makes-a-better-scar/

Marc DuPéré, MD
November 3rd, 2016

A hole in the lower lid; the lid margin is a complex structure and one should seek a qualified surgeon

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Thank you for your question and picture.

The answer is yes but you should now wait.  It will heal.  If there is a residual divid type of defect in 1-3 months, a plastic surgeon would be able to excise the defect as a wedge excision and close in layers, carefully approximating (i.e. bringing together) the edges for a smooth lid margin.  It is crucial to align the lid for cosmetic reason, same as we do with nostrils and lips.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards, 

Dr. Marc DuPere, Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Learn more: http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/moles-plastic-surgeon-makes-a-better-scar/

Marc DuPéré, MD

Lower lid reconstruction

November 3rd, 2016
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In person evaluation is needed to evaluate the available methods for lower lid reconstruction.

This requires extreme expertise in lower lid reconstruction.

Samir Shureih, MD

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
4.2 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

November 3rd, 2016

Lower lid reconstruction

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In person evaluation is needed to evaluate the available methods for lower lid reconstruction.

This requires extreme expertise in lower lid reconstruction.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

*Treatment results may vary

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