i had eyelid surgery a week ago and stitches removed yesterday.in the morning part of the scar had opened. i couldn't go to the same plastic surgeon, so went to one at the local hospital who advised me to put a plaster on it and wait. how will this affect scarring and how long will healing take?
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As you are already aware it is uncommon to have residual discoloration of the lower eyelids skin 9 weeks post surgery. Without pre & post operative photos it is difficult to say what is going on. I would recommend a visit with your surgeon. There are treatments...
The two approaches to the lower lid are different in what they can do and the risks they expose you to. While the external approach may have more potential for ectropion, a proper preop evaluation of your lid laxity would indicate certain maneuvers to prevent that ie canthopexy. The...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
