Developed keratin pearl at the site where a stitch was removed 26 days after blepharoplasty. (photo)

June 6, 2016
Asked By:frieldeb in Clarks Summit, PA

In December 2015 I had blepharoplasty surgery on both lower lids. PS took some stitches out after 12 days, but left remaining for another 14 days. About 2 mos ago I notched a little white hard bump developing on outer part of my right eye at the site where the stitch had protruded through the skin. I went back to the PS a week ago and he assured me it was common and no problem to remove with a needle. I'm wondering if indeed this is common and is it anything to be overly concerned about?

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