Two months after eye lift and I still have several large milia and the incision line is very red.
Answer: Unusual eyelid scar healing after blepharoplasty
What you have is NOT normal. It looks like a granulomatous (inflammatory) reaction to either foreign body (such as ointment) or worse infection, specifically myobacterial. It is important you talk to your surgeon and get second opinion from an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Answer: Unusual eyelid scar healing after blepharoplasty
What you have is NOT normal. It looks like a granulomatous (inflammatory) reaction to either foreign body (such as ointment) or worse infection, specifically myobacterial. It is important you talk to your surgeon and get second opinion from an oculoplastic surgeon.
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July 21, 2012
Answer: When in doubt - return to your surgeon for evaluation and treatment
Your photo does not appear to be typical milia in that it appears to be an inflammatory process that could be a simple as reaction to suture material, or contact sensitivity to an ointment or something more serious such as an infection. See your plastic surgeon for advise and treatment at this time.
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July 21, 2012
Answer: When in doubt - return to your surgeon for evaluation and treatment
Your photo does not appear to be typical milia in that it appears to be an inflammatory process that could be a simple as reaction to suture material, or contact sensitivity to an ointment or something more serious such as an infection. See your plastic surgeon for advise and treatment at this time.
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Answer: Eyelid red 2 months after surgery It appears that your incisions are not typical 2 months postoperatively. Infection or inflammation can be the issue. I would first speak with your surgeon and consider a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon for treatment which may include antibiotics steroids or possibly Culture, drainage or debridement. Good luck.
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Answer: Eyelid red 2 months after surgery It appears that your incisions are not typical 2 months postoperatively. Infection or inflammation can be the issue. I would first speak with your surgeon and consider a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon for treatment which may include antibiotics steroids or possibly Culture, drainage or debridement. Good luck.
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November 1, 2011
Answer: Infections can rarely occur with blepharoplasties
Yes, like every one has said, this is not normal........even 1 week after surgery it should not look like this. . Looks like a cellulitis. Probably needs antibiotics and possibly an incision ad drainage after a course of antibiotics if a pocket of pus apears. Definately needs medical care........see your surgeon.
PS: Thanks for the photo, it really helps us to help you.
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November 1, 2011
Answer: Infections can rarely occur with blepharoplasties
Yes, like every one has said, this is not normal........even 1 week after surgery it should not look like this. . Looks like a cellulitis. Probably needs antibiotics and possibly an incision ad drainage after a course of antibiotics if a pocket of pus apears. Definately needs medical care........see your surgeon.
PS: Thanks for the photo, it really helps us to help you.
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April 19, 2015
Answer: Milia are common In eyelid incisions; Fraxel laser helps smooth scars
Milia are common in eyelid incisions and can be treated by unroofing the milia with a tiny needle. Occasionally a small piece of skin is trapped below the surface of the incision causing a sebaceous cyst. The cyst(s) need to be removed.
In my practice, all patient incisions with upper blepharoplasty get 3-4 laser treatments with the Fraxel restore skin resurfacing laser. The FDA has shown that these treatments improve surgical scars.
I may also suggest a scar gel to incisions that are persistently red, if other causes of inflammation are not seen.
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April 19, 2015
Answer: Milia are common In eyelid incisions; Fraxel laser helps smooth scars
Milia are common in eyelid incisions and can be treated by unroofing the milia with a tiny needle. Occasionally a small piece of skin is trapped below the surface of the incision causing a sebaceous cyst. The cyst(s) need to be removed.
In my practice, all patient incisions with upper blepharoplasty get 3-4 laser treatments with the Fraxel restore skin resurfacing laser. The FDA has shown that these treatments improve surgical scars.
I may also suggest a scar gel to incisions that are persistently red, if other causes of inflammation are not seen.
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