I developed a stye in my upper eyelid a month ago. I was put on cephalexin for a week, along with erythromycin. It's better and not painful anymore but still hasn't gone away and looks bad. I'm also pregnant. Can I get surgery to remove this? Will surgery anaesthetic be safe during pregnancy? I've tried various natural remedies such as warm compresses but nothing is really working.
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Hello, I would advise a possible Kenalog injection to the chalazion (upon formal clinical evaluation with an oculoplastic surgeon or ophthalmologist) - the injection can be safely performed through the skin side, however, should likely clean first with alcohol to maintain sterility....
It has no role in helping an eyelid like your. You need revisional surgery. Unfortunately you have PUBS-post upper blepharoplasty syndrome with upper eyelid ptosis, upper eyelash ptosis, compensatory eyebrow elevation, and asymmetric high upper eyelid creases. The heavy upper eyelid sh...
There are options available depending on your goals. Fillers can be used to help disguise under eye irregularities. Surgery called a lower blepaharoplasty will provide the most permanent results. Another option is ALMI. This non surgical procedure uses your own tissue to improve contours. I...