Eyelids still red after 1 1/2 month post op. How long will it take to fade? (Photo)

It is quite common , especially in certain skin types, to have persistent redness at the incision site for several months.  While this often results on its own, it can usually be improved with the off label use of 5fu, an antimetabolite, which I have found to be very useful to prevent and treat scar tissue post surgery.  This medicine is injected into the area of the incision, just under the skin.  Speak with your doctor or get a consultation to see if this might be an option for you.  Steroid injections can also be used but there is a risk to thin out the skin or cause depigmentation, so I usually avoid them unless i believe there is a risk for permanent scarring.   That said, this often resolves with massage over many months (sometimes mild steroid cream is helpful for massage).Best of luck!

At six weeks postop, it is not unheard have to have persistent redness. It takes time for your eyelids to heal from the incisions and surgical manipulations. Please be a little more patient and in the meantime, keep following your surgeon's instructions.