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.
June 29, 2019
Answer: Post Op Blephs Thank you for your question and photo. I would strongly recommend that you follow up with your surgeon as it appears that you might be having an allergic reaction to an ointment that you are applying to your eyelids. It is not too common to have those symptoms you described 6 weeks post op. You should be healing and feeling better at this point in your recovery. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan
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June 29, 2019
Answer: Post Op Blephs Thank you for your question and photo. I would strongly recommend that you follow up with your surgeon as it appears that you might be having an allergic reaction to an ointment that you are applying to your eyelids. It is not too common to have those symptoms you described 6 weeks post op. You should be healing and feeling better at this point in your recovery. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan
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June 29, 2019
Answer: Patience Many thanks for the query.6 weeks is early after surgery. It will settle in time. Gentle massage with any cream/ Vaseline / bio oil is good. Were your wounds closed with Vicryl ? This suture can be lumpy for some time.BestMark
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June 29, 2019
Answer: Patience Many thanks for the query.6 weeks is early after surgery. It will settle in time. Gentle massage with any cream/ Vaseline / bio oil is good. Were your wounds closed with Vicryl ? This suture can be lumpy for some time.BestMark
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