I had eyelid surgery one year ago and have been left with a very unsightly scar. The scar has webbed and is also very long and wide. People notice this scar within minutes of meeting me and I am very self-conscious about it. Want to know what treatments can help me look like I use to look.
October 17, 2021
Answer: Immature scar with web In your age, scars may take 1-1.5 years to mature and change color; there is still time for that to happen? Possibly laser treatment? Webbing will not improve without surgery by means of "Z plasty". In person consultation with your surgeon or second opinion consultation with another board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
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October 17, 2021
Answer: Immature scar with web In your age, scars may take 1-1.5 years to mature and change color; there is still time for that to happen? Possibly laser treatment? Webbing will not improve without surgery by means of "Z plasty". In person consultation with your surgeon or second opinion consultation with another board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
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October 20, 2021
Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your questions and photos. Based on the widening of the scar and the delicate nature of the tissue in that area it is probably best to directly revise the scar. This would entail numbing up the area and making a small incision to remove the old scar. The new incision would then be closed carefully to avoid this type of healing. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with revision eyelid surgery. In our office we offer 3D imgaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what the final result will look like. Good luck!
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October 20, 2021
Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your questions and photos. Based on the widening of the scar and the delicate nature of the tissue in that area it is probably best to directly revise the scar. This would entail numbing up the area and making a small incision to remove the old scar. The new incision would then be closed carefully to avoid this type of healing. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with revision eyelid surgery. In our office we offer 3D imgaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what the final result will look like. Good luck!
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