I would appreciate any advice from surgeons to help me with concerns with my upper eyelids. I have had multiple post op consults with my surgeon, but would just really love to hear what other surgeons say. What upsets me most is the layer of skin tissue that has developed on the scar on my inner eyelid. Please help. thanks so much
March 6, 2019
Answer: Inflammation Thank you for sharing your pictures and concerns. One of the most common reasons for lumps to upper eyelids are due to lymphatic fluid build up or scar tissue. Normally there is no need to interfere with this as it will slowly resolve with little to no help. Continue your scar treatment as directed in your post op. This can also be due to retained sutures, address this with your PS as treatment can be done in office. Healing stages differ per person so keep close contact with your PS as a revision may be needed in the future.
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March 6, 2019
Answer: Inflammation Thank you for sharing your pictures and concerns. One of the most common reasons for lumps to upper eyelids are due to lymphatic fluid build up or scar tissue. Normally there is no need to interfere with this as it will slowly resolve with little to no help. Continue your scar treatment as directed in your post op. This can also be due to retained sutures, address this with your PS as treatment can be done in office. Healing stages differ per person so keep close contact with your PS as a revision may be needed in the future.
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March 6, 2019
Answer: Medial canthal web and increased inflammation 7 weeks post blepharoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! Your photographs reveal a medial canthal web at the left eye which is pulling down the upper eyelid. There are also 2 masses involving the right upper lid which may be inflammatory in nature. Inflammatory swelling occurs after surgical intervention. The extremely thin eyelid skin will demonstrate lumps and bumps which will eventually flatten. The skin may feel tight. Your eyes may water. However, the swelling should be subsiding. 60-80% will resolve by the 6th week with the remainder slowly abating by 6-12 months. Presently, I recommend you pursue a conservative course of scar massage and some may add steroid injections. If this fails to flatten and soften the scar, a multiple z-plasty scar revision would be required, but not until 6 months have elapsed to allow for healing from the previous procedure. Make sure your plastic surgeon continues close postoperative care to ensure a satisfactory result. Best wishes...
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March 6, 2019
Answer: Medial canthal web and increased inflammation 7 weeks post blepharoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum! Your photographs reveal a medial canthal web at the left eye which is pulling down the upper eyelid. There are also 2 masses involving the right upper lid which may be inflammatory in nature. Inflammatory swelling occurs after surgical intervention. The extremely thin eyelid skin will demonstrate lumps and bumps which will eventually flatten. The skin may feel tight. Your eyes may water. However, the swelling should be subsiding. 60-80% will resolve by the 6th week with the remainder slowly abating by 6-12 months. Presently, I recommend you pursue a conservative course of scar massage and some may add steroid injections. If this fails to flatten and soften the scar, a multiple z-plasty scar revision would be required, but not until 6 months have elapsed to allow for healing from the previous procedure. Make sure your plastic surgeon continues close postoperative care to ensure a satisfactory result. Best wishes...
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