How Well Does Scar Tissue on Upper Eyelid Heal?

December 6, 2010
Asked By:Rosemead in Rosemead, CA

How well do scars on upper eyelids heal. I also dislike the idea that scar tissue grows inside (fibrosis) so how well does the scar inside the eyelid tissue layers heal, considering blood flow is good inside the eyelid. Also, I heard sometimes sutures are used in Asian eyelid surgery; are they permanent inside the eyelid? Doesn't that cause a body reaction?

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December 28, 2016

Answer: Eyelid Scars Are Practically Invisible

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Eyelid Scars Are Practically Invisible

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Answer: Scarring After Blepharoplasty

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Scarring After Blepharoplasty

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2010

Answer: Eyelids heal very well.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 13, 2010

Answer: Eyelids heal very well.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 8, 2010

Answer: Eyelid Skin Incisions, Scarring Should Resolve Over Time

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Answer: Healing of Scarred Tissue on the Upper Lids

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