For eyelid lift, is it better to have staples or sutures? What type of suture has less chance of causing hypertrophic scars?

Thank you for your question. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is preferred when possible because there is no suture in the skin and patients can often return to normal social and work activities within a few days. This procedure can only be done if there is good elasticity to the lower eyelid skin. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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Staples are not used for upper or lower eyelid surgery.  Typically a suture that is  not  reactive is  used in the upper lid and removed at 5-7 days.  In lower eyelid surgery, a combination of absorbable suture under the lashes may be used, but a permanent suture laterally to help support the tissue is preferred, also removed at approximately 7 days.  Within the scalp such as with a browlift, staples are often utilized and  these areas are not prone to keloid formation