Small notch in my bottom eyelid waterline after small chalazion removal (Photo)

August 17, 2022
Asked By:queenb2345 in Henderson, Nevada

I just had an ophthalmologist remove a small bump from my waterline about 6 days ago (yes I know it’s still healing). The scab from having it cauterized after the surgery has already fallen off but there is a small notch where the scab was. Is the notch normal, will the notch fill in when it heals more, or will I have to get a revision after it’s fully healed?

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August 19, 2022

Answer: This is precisely why I try to avoid chalazia surgery if at all possible.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 19, 2022

Answer: This is precisely why I try to avoid chalazia surgery if at all possible.

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

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