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?
December 8, 2010
Answer: Eyelid Skin Incisions, Scarring Should Resolve Over Time
Hi Rose,
Eyelid skin incisions heal extremely well and there should be no problems with the sutures used in Asian eyelid surgery. Any early scar tissue usually resolves over time. Choose your eyelid surgeon most carefully. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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December 8, 2010
Answer: Eyelid Skin Incisions, Scarring Should Resolve Over Time
Hi Rose,
Eyelid skin incisions heal extremely well and there should be no problems with the sutures used in Asian eyelid surgery. Any early scar tissue usually resolves over time. Choose your eyelid surgeon most carefully. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Answer: Healing of Scarred Tissue on the Upper Lids Hi!Thank you for your questions. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty should beperformed only by a board certified plastic surgeon to reduce the risks ofscars from forming. An expert plastic surgeon will know best to do the incisionon the innermost eyelid crease. Suturing will be required for optimal healingand sutures are often placed underneath the eyelids so that the stitches cannotbe seen while they are healing. Asfor scarring, it is most fortunate that the eyelid skin is the thinnest one in theentire body hence making the healing better and faster thereby eliminating thepossibility of scars from forming. That said, it is not totally impossible forscars to occur as certain factors may come into play such as the length of timethe sutures are left on the eyelid. Sutures should be taken out as early as 6days and at a max of 10 days to avoid scarring. The expertise of the plasticsurgeon may also be weighed in. Remember to look and only work with a boardcertified plastic surgeon to reduce surgery after effects.
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Answer: Healing of Scarred Tissue on the Upper Lids Hi!Thank you for your questions. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty should beperformed only by a board certified plastic surgeon to reduce the risks ofscars from forming. An expert plastic surgeon will know best to do the incisionon the innermost eyelid crease. Suturing will be required for optimal healingand sutures are often placed underneath the eyelids so that the stitches cannotbe seen while they are healing. Asfor scarring, it is most fortunate that the eyelid skin is the thinnest one in theentire body hence making the healing better and faster thereby eliminating thepossibility of scars from forming. That said, it is not totally impossible forscars to occur as certain factors may come into play such as the length of timethe sutures are left on the eyelid. Sutures should be taken out as early as 6days and at a max of 10 days to avoid scarring. The expertise of the plasticsurgeon may also be weighed in. Remember to look and only work with a boardcertified plastic surgeon to reduce surgery after effects.
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