I have bumps on the outer eye corners 2 weeks after Eyelid Surgery, is this normal? (photos)

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I am 2 weeks post upper and lower blepharoplasty. Healing has gone well, but at the outer corner of both eyes there are bumps where I assume the skin was brought together during surgery. My dr, says these will go away after a few months, but I have not seen this addressed anywhere else. Is this normal?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You show evidence of a very aggressive eyelid surgery.  In addition, the ropy scars are concerning and are likely to benefit form active management.  You have already lost a bit of tissue volume related to the surgery.  I would not try to manage these with steroids.  Rather I would use 5-FU.  I think that there is a possibility that over 4 to 6 months these are likely to quiet but active management now will help you look better sooner rather than later.  You are very early from surgery.  However, if you are still concerned with what is going on (understandable given how you look) it is not unreasonable to consider a second opinion.

Franklin D. Richards, MD · Answer

Your doctor is right. Though quite unusual, firmness over the incision line can occur in some individuals. This will very likely settle down and smooth out sooner than two months. Gentle massaging over the bump area will help hasten the resolution.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

These scars are not the way most scars would look 2 weeks post-op.  You do have some suture fragments still present, so I would get those taken out.  It could be that you are sensitive to the suture material which is creating some of the redness and raised, ropey scar.  You need to start treating these scars.  I have patients use some sort of a cortisone cream.  You may also benefit from injections into the scars of both steroid and 5-FU.  You should go see your surgeon as I am sure they will see that these scars are more angry looking than usual!

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

2 weeks is pretty early.  Your incisions are a bit raised, but this may be natural reaction to suture.  I see a few suture fragments hanging out there.  Sometimes steroid cream can help settle things down, but only if your doctor says it's OK.  I wouldn't think about revision this early.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Posted photos demonstrate scars and in the early stages of healing. Best to discuss with your chosen surgeon...

I have bumps on the outer eye corners 2 weeks after Eyelid Surgery, is this normal? (photos)

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