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Even if these are absorbable sutures, the will not necessary absorb fast enough on their own. For that reason, it is not a best practice to let them absorb on their own. They should be removed by your surgeon about a week after surgery. You should ophthalmic ointment on the stitches in case it melts and gets into the eye. The Vaseline can be irritating to the eye. Call your surgeon's office or look at your post operative instructions.
Congratulations on your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.I like to keep the stitches covered with an ointment to prevent dessecation. I do not understand what a meter a is.Finally, make sure that your doctor is aware of your process. He should be able to guide you best in your care.Wishing you the best in your journey
Dear Leah,Festoons and Malar mounds are difficult conditions to treat. I find that fillers tend to fix them in an pushed out fashion when really it would be better to have them flattened instead.I have had success using lasers to stimulate the body to tighten the skin in this area and improve...
It is actually rare to find perfect symmetry in facial features, so your condition is just a natural variance. The asymmetry is more evident in the smaller left jaw and submalar cheek development. As mentioned by several of my colleagues, correction of the left eye levator musc...
You really need to seek out the best oculoplastic surgeon for this you can. I recommend Alice Goh SIew Ching at the International Specialist Eye Centre Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
For significant improvement, hooded eyelids require surgery if there is enough skin. For nonsurgical treatments: Radiofrequency (Thermage or Venus Legacy/Viva), injectable fillers, and a Botox brow lift can help contour the eyebrows and lift the eyelid skin. I recommend getting a formal...
Hi ~ It is important to follow your surgeons recommendations during the post operative period. In general, we tell patients it is ok to watch TV, read after eyelid surgery.
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