Painful lump on lateral eyebrow after a brow lift through a blepharoplasty incision. What can I do? (Photo)

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I had a bilateral upper blepharoplasty and brow lift (i think a browpexy from what I have read) about two months ago. When I woke up after surgery the only place that was hurting, and pretty bad was a lump on left lateral eyebrow. Throughout recovery only this brow hurt. Been to surgeon twice regarding the lump and he acts like ima nuisance. He says he put a stitch to hold things up, and give it time to heal. For the most part pain is gone, but it feels like a bad swollen bruise. Any suggestions? thx!

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You probably had a browpexy.  This is where sutures are put under the brow to help hold it in place.  This suture is placed in the periosteum which is the lining of the bone.  This can be very sensitive for a few months but will eventually resolve.  The suture may create a small lump until it resorbs.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and you are undoubtedly feeling a reaction to stitches placed to aid in your browpexy. Dr. Corbin

Painful lump on lateral eyebrow after a brow lift through a blepharoplasty incision. What can I do? (Photo)

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