I am 62 yrs. old and 1 week post op from upper eyelid loose skin removal surgery. The stitches came out yesterday and I want to apply moisturizer to my lids. Will that be OK considering the healing incision and if so can you suggest which moisturizer I can use?
Answer: Moisturizer I usually have my patients use aquaphor. It is avalable over the counter in most drug stores. I like it because it is mild and does not cause allergic reactions like some other ointments.
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Answer: Moisturizer I usually have my patients use aquaphor. It is avalable over the counter in most drug stores. I like it because it is mild and does not cause allergic reactions like some other ointments.
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Cream Thanks for the question, some docs use bacitracin others use silicone creams or mederma but I would suggest contacting your docs office and getting the one they prefer
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Cream Thanks for the question, some docs use bacitracin others use silicone creams or mederma but I would suggest contacting your docs office and getting the one they prefer
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer after Blepharoplasty While every surgeon is different, I usually have my patients return to normal activity once the sutures have been removed. After suture removal, the incision should be completely closed. Make-up is usually ok at this point, as well.Ask your surgeon if they think that it is safe for you to apply moisturizer to your eyelids. Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer after Blepharoplasty While every surgeon is different, I usually have my patients return to normal activity once the sutures have been removed. After suture removal, the incision should be completely closed. Make-up is usually ok at this point, as well.Ask your surgeon if they think that it is safe for you to apply moisturizer to your eyelids. Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
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Answer: Aquaphore ointment I like Aquaphor Healing Ointment but you should consult your surgeon, everyone has their own preference. Usually after a week or two I tell my patients to go back to their regular facial moisturizer and they don't have to use anything special.
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Answer: Aquaphore ointment I like Aquaphor Healing Ointment but you should consult your surgeon, everyone has their own preference. Usually after a week or two I tell my patients to go back to their regular facial moisturizer and they don't have to use anything special.
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February 26, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer after blepharoplasty I would certainly check with your surgeon to see if they recommend anything specific.Commonly used moisturizers that are over the counter and helpful to prevent excessive dryness and crusting after the sutures are out are Vaseline and aquaphor. Both are generally well tolerated, inexpensive, and very unlikely to cause a negative reaction.Silica based gels can be used after surgery to aid wound healing/minimize scarring, but I would certainly get your surgeon's opinion before applying any products to your incisions.All the best!
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February 26, 2015
Answer: Moisturizer after blepharoplasty I would certainly check with your surgeon to see if they recommend anything specific.Commonly used moisturizers that are over the counter and helpful to prevent excessive dryness and crusting after the sutures are out are Vaseline and aquaphor. Both are generally well tolerated, inexpensive, and very unlikely to cause a negative reaction.Silica based gels can be used after surgery to aid wound healing/minimize scarring, but I would certainly get your surgeon's opinion before applying any products to your incisions.All the best!
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