What is the pebble under my skin where stitches were?

February 17, 2017
Asked By:shygirllee in Brooklyn, NY

So I am 4 weeks post upper blepheraplasty and on my left eye where the stitches ended is a lump that feels like a rock or pebble inside the skin. I've been massaging it but it doesn't seem to be going down at all. My dr is away until march 8th which is when my follow up appointment is but I would like to know if this is normal, what it is or could be and treatment to remedy it.

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February 19, 2017

Answer: Lumps after upper eyelid surgery

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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February 19, 2017

Answer: Lumps after upper eyelid surgery

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
February 19, 2017

Answer: Lump under skin

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2017

Answer: Lump under skin

Erik Miles, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2017

Answer: Blepharoplasty

John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2017

Answer: Blepharoplasty

John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 19, 2017

Answer: Could be a milia

Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2017

Answer: Could be a milia

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Answer: Scar Tissues and Granuloma

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Answer: Scar Tissues and Granuloma

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