How to speed up healing after upper eyelid surgery? 6 weeks post op my eyelids are red and scars very itchy and tight. (photo)

May 24, 2019
Asked By:Yolamarie in London, GB

I am 6 weeks post blathoplasty but my scars are still itchy , tight, lumpy and slightly painful. left eye especially, as it does not close fully. Can I do anything to speed up the healing process, use any scar creams, topical steroids etc? Been only using Vaseline so far and had a course of antibiotics earlier on. Please help.

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June 29, 2019

Answer: I strongly encourage you to see your surgeon.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 29, 2019

Answer: I strongly encourage you to see your surgeon.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 6, 2019

Answer: Post op, 6 weeks

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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September 6, 2019

Answer: Post op, 6 weeks

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
June 29, 2019

Answer: Red skin post eyelid surgery

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 29, 2019

Answer: Red skin post eyelid surgery

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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June 29, 2019

Answer: Post Op Blephs

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J. Timothy Heffernan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 29, 2019

Answer: Post Op Blephs

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J. Timothy Heffernan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 29, 2019

Answer: Patience

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June 29, 2019

Answer: Patience

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