Warm Compress after Chalazion surgery, by mistake?

August 15, 2017
Asked By:dag344 in California, CA

I have applied a warm moist compress several hours after my chalazion removal surgery, instead of a cold compress. It may have contributed to swelling. Will the early warm compression increase internal lid scarring and lead to more tissue damage?

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August 16, 2017

Answer: Warm compresses

August 16, 2017

Answer: Warm compresses

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