Is there anything I can do to get rid of the lower blepharoplasty scars? (Photo)

October 15, 2014
Asked By:Egchora in Los Angeles, CA

I am a 41 year old latin female and I had lower blepharoplasty surgery three weeks ago. The doctor did get rid of the bags under my eyes but now I have these unsightly scars to look at. Aside from the scars, I am still having trouble shutting my eyes completely. In my follow up appointment yesterday, my doctor said that it looks like my scars are hyper pigmenting and he prescribed an 8% hydroquinone bleaching cream to put on twice daily. Is there anything else I can do to help the scars fade?

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October 20, 2014

Answer: Post-op scars

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October 20, 2014

Answer: Post-op scars

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Answer: Recommend starting proper scar laser treatments to minimize appearance of scar

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Answer: Recommend starting proper scar laser treatments to minimize appearance of scar

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July 2, 2021

Answer: Lower Eyelid Scarring

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Answer: Lower Eyelid Scarring

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October 17, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty with scars visible.

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October 17, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty with scars visible.

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Answer: Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Scars After Three Weeks

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Answer: Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Scars After Three Weeks

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