I had a lower blepharoplasty on November 28, 2016. Are these scars normal? I can't figure out why I have these scars extending out from the edge of my eyelids when I only had a lower done, not an upper. The scars are very noticeable and make me quite self conscious. From my research, I though the scars would only be right under the eyelid and would be minimal. Mine seem severe. Is there anything I can do?
December 22, 2016
Answer: Lower lid jws1977, I don't do skin muscle flap surgery (open lower lid blepharoplasty) anymore or perhaps I should say I rarely recommend this approach. Having said that if you chose this approach this is one of the risks you assume and it is way too early to panic. Stay with your doctor and follow their recommendations. If after 6 months to a year you are unhappy see an experienced specialist that does "only faces". Good luck!
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December 22, 2016
Answer: Lower lid jws1977, I don't do skin muscle flap surgery (open lower lid blepharoplasty) anymore or perhaps I should say I rarely recommend this approach. Having said that if you chose this approach this is one of the risks you assume and it is way too early to panic. Stay with your doctor and follow their recommendations. If after 6 months to a year you are unhappy see an experienced specialist that does "only faces". Good luck!
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December 23, 2016
Answer: Scars Since you are only 3 weeks from surgery it is too early to commit to surgical scar revision, as the appearance of scars can improve as they soften and mature. This scar maturation can take several months to a year to occur, and scar massage and silicone scar treatment can speed up this process. If you are still not satisfied with their appearance after they have matured, revision could be considered at that time.
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December 23, 2016
Answer: Scars Since you are only 3 weeks from surgery it is too early to commit to surgical scar revision, as the appearance of scars can improve as they soften and mature. This scar maturation can take several months to a year to occur, and scar massage and silicone scar treatment can speed up this process. If you are still not satisfied with their appearance after they have matured, revision could be considered at that time.
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