Will dog ears and bump after eyelid surgery resolve over time? (photo)

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I had eyelid revision surgery and ptosis correction two months ago in another country. The only issue is that I have some redundant skin at the end of incision line on one eye, and the other eye has what appears to be the same thing, but a small bump as well. I can't consult with doctor since he is in another country, but he asked me to massage the area, and thinks it should resolve in time. Willing to wait it out, but only concern is that it hasn't gotten better since surgery.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You can always try the massage, and it may help.  If it persists after a few more weeks, it should be easy to have a surgeon in your area remove this.

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

Thank you for the pictures.  After evaluating your issues, I would suggest you continue massage and allow a few more weeks to pass.  This extra time should allow for any residual edema or swelling to resolve.  Although, it does appear that excess upper lid skin can be remaining at the outer portions of your incisions on both eyes.  This condition should be able to be corrected with a minor revisional procedure requiring local anesthesia only.  If this does not resolve in the next few weeks I suggest you follow up with a board certified facial plastic surgeon for evaluation.  I have provided you a link to my practice below.  Good Luck!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, these do look like they could persist.  I would give them another 4 to 6 months.  If they have not resolved by then, then surgery will be needed to remove them.  While not a big surgery, it needs to be done carefully to get the best possible out come.

Kimberly A. Henry, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! Usually, yes bumps and dog ears will resolve after eyelid surgery, it just takes time. Massaging it, as you are doing, generally aids in resolving this sooner. However, if it does not resolve a full year after your surgery, you may need corrective surgery. Feel free to call me or email me, drkimberlyhenry.com! Best of luck!

Will dog ears and bump after eyelid surgery resolve over time? (photo)

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