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What are the chances of getting keloid scarring from double eyelid surgery? (from a keloid prone male)

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lyeafoyaleJul 23, 2015

Hi, so I am an Asian male age 20, I have a lot of keloids on my chest and some on both sides of my jawline. I did some research online and did see that chances are incredibly low on the eyelid. However, as a person that is very keloid-prone, this is still a huge worry after all, eyes is the most noticeable part of the face. Should I go through with this surgery?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your eyelid might be swollen. You can try cold compresses and take Benedry at nighttime. If you are not improving, see an eyelid specialist who can manage unusual problems (oculoplastic surgeon). Your condition is likely to resolve with time.

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for the question. Most patients are anxious for the first week following eyelid surgery, because bruising and swelling is often asymmetric. Give it a good 3 weeks before you start trying to judge the results. No oculoplastic surgeon can determine how the final outcome will appear at...

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Andrew Choi, MD

As long as your parents agree, surgery can be performed at your age. Typically young people prefer to have non incisional procedure and because you have been using glue and tape, that will help to form the crease with this technique. If you use glue or tape too long that will stretch the skin so...

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Andrew Choi, MD

Yes, it can be corrected. Make a small crease below the current parallel crease and remove the skin between two creases, so you will not get two separated crease afterward. Also your crease have quite thick muscle under the skin which sometimes patients called this as sausage crease can be...

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Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS

Asian creases tend to be smaller than non-Asians. I would recommended enlarging the crease and removing some of the overhang of skin in order to have more of your "platform" show. In some cases, a browlift needs to be done at the same time to prevent the brow from dropping down and covering up...

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Vu Ho, MD

It is normal to have swelling this long after surgery for eyelids, and should gradually subside over the next several weeks. The scar should also improve as you continue to heal. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon at your next visit.

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