My eyelid surgery was done 6 days ago and my stitches don't seem to be dissolving. They are covered with a clear glue. (Photo)

April 30, 2017
Asked By:Connie R777 in Pahrump, NV

Can I use warm water to dissolve the glue for quicker recovery? Or should I just leave the glue on?

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May 3, 2017

Answer: Sorry I did not have an opportunity to answer this yesterday.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 3, 2017

Answer: Sorry I did not have an opportunity to answer this yesterday.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 3, 2017

Answer: Uppe Bleph post op

J. Timothy Heffernan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 3, 2017

Answer: Uppe Bleph post op

J. Timothy Heffernan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 1, 2017

Answer: Postop blepharoplasty

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May 1, 2017

Answer: Postop blepharoplasty

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