Two months after chalazion removal. My eyelid is still darker, thicker, and swollen. Do I need steroid injection? (Photo)

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Hello. This's a photo was taken today while smiling. I have been notcing that my eyelid is never like before again. First, I keep noticing that my eyelid skin is darker which makes me think that I burned my skin with the hot compress. Is this possible?? Second, my eyelid has triangular shape (high crease), and it still looks swollen although I don't feel the stye anymore. How can I fix this? Is it an inflammation? Do I need a steroid injection or daily hot compress can do the trick?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Difficult to tell from the photo what's going on. Eyelid chalazion is a notoriously annoying problem. Sometimes additional treatment is needed.

Shoib Myint, DO, FAOCO · Answer

Hello Ali_Nar,Chalazion can be a frustrating thing. The glands on your eyelid get plugged, the oil backs up and caused the appearance. The hot compress did not burn your skin. The triangular shape could just be healing and I would give it at least 4-8 weeks to heal. If not better at that time you can have it fixed surgically. This I would discuss with your surgeon or seek out an expert oculoplastic surgeon. In the mean time warm compresses might help.Cheers

Two months after chalazion removal. My eyelid is still darker, thicker, and swollen. Do I need steroid injection? (Photo)

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