3 months post eyelid surgery: incision lines are still red. Is it still healing and when will it improve ? (Photo)

March 28, 2016
Asked By:Lyhnyuh123 in Asbury Park, NJ

It's been 3 months since my procedure and surgeon is out of the country. I was told that scarring should start to fade away After the 1st month but my scar lines are still red and extremely visible. I do apply a scar ointment every day/night and I haven't seen much improvements since last month. Is my healing process just slow or should I be concerned that something has gone wrong? Please help.

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March 31, 2016

Answer: Stop the ointment

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March 31, 2016

Answer: Stop the ointment

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April 22, 2016

Answer: It’s possible that the scar ointment is causing irritation which is interfering with your healing.

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April 22, 2016

Answer: It’s possible that the scar ointment is causing irritation which is interfering with your healing.

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April 4, 2016

Answer: Red incisions after eyelid surgery

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April 4, 2016

Answer: Red incisions after eyelid surgery

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April 1, 2016

Answer: Post op redness

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April 1, 2016

Answer: Post op redness

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March 30, 2016

Answer: The scar ointment does not make a difference.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 30, 2016

Answer: The scar ointment does not make a difference.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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