Can this lump on my eyelid be surgically removed? (Photos)

Thank you for your question. Yes, most likely this is a chalazion. It can be removed via a small incision on the upper eyelid that would be disguised along the upper eyelid crease. This could also be performed in the office using a little numbing. All the best!
-Dr. P

Only on the basis of in person consultation, a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon could give you about nature and treatment of this lesion. Good luck.

Hello @pavilion29 thank you for your question and showing your pictures. In my opinion, a surgical exploration is needed to determine whether or not there is an internal fat pad herniated into the upper eyelid. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS

It is in a location where it could be herniated eyelid fat. The fact of the matter, you need a detailed examination. Your potential surgeon will need to physically examine your eyelid to make an educated guess regarding the nature of this lesion. if seems likely to be a chalazia, it is possible that treatment could be a kenalog injection. However if this seems more likely to be herniated fat, surgery is needed to address it. I recommend seeing a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Oculofacial Society maintains a regional directory on their website that can help you find a highly qualified surgeon close to home that you can see.

This is really not in the correct location for a chalazion, but it still might be. It is not possible to give you an answer form these photos. You need to see a fellowship trained Oculoplastc surgeon for an in person exam and consultation. Typically these are daily easy to remove, but you need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon to determine if any vital structures such as your tear drainage apparatus are involved.