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Red bump on eyelid 2 months after eyelid surgery. Doctor has me on antibiotics and ointment but no change after 4 weeks. (photo)

dolphinboy767
Hello,3 weeks after my upper and lower Blepharoplasty I started noticing a red bump along the suture line of the left upper eyelid and 4 weeks later along the suture line of the right eyelid.My surgeon decided to put me on various antibiotic both oral and ointment.After 4 weeks on treatment there as been no improvement and no worsening of the red spots which remain sensitive yet not painful.I have attached pictures and hope that someone will be able to help me find out the cause and the possible treatment for this issue.Thank uou

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