This lump appeared in 2020 on my left inner eyelid. The crazy thing is it is only visible when I close my eyes. Either way I don't like it and want it gone. In 2021, I went to an eye doctor and the visit felt rushed and the doctor wasn't very sympathetic. The Dr. said it is a chalazion but I'm not sure. I did warm compresses 2x/day for months and it didn't go away. It has been 2 years, can this be surgically removed? does it appear to be a chalazion?
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Malar festoons are a difficult problem. You may try a medrol dose pack or 2 to reduce inflammation in this area. Another option are intralesional steroids like kenalog. A final option would be a revision of the lower lid blepharoplasty to remove some of the excess skin that festoons over the...
This could be multiple things, however, the most likely scenario is that you still have post-operative edema or perhaps the surgeon has not removed all the appropriate volume that was required.
The darkening can be explained as hypopigmentation from the bleeding and bruising after surgery. In...
I appreciate you asking the question and showing the pictures, Dear @HereSheGoes2021. There are always two options, but each one has a different solution capacity. Blepharoplasty and nonsurgical treatments could be combined since the lines/crepiness and hollow look that have been mentioned are...