Will these extended upper eyelid scars always be noticeable? (photos)

October 31, 2016
Asked By:Eye eye in Spain, ES

I had upper eyelid surgery to treat my hooded eyes 10 days ago. During the consultation I was told that the incision would only be in the crease of my eyelid and to the end of my eye. After surgery I was shocked to find that the lenght of the incision was much longer than the surgeon originally advised. Is this normal for it to be this long and will this type of scar disappear? Is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process? Thank you

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February 7, 2019

Answer: Upper eye bleph

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 7, 2019

Answer: Upper eye bleph

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 18, 2023

Answer: Resurfx laser treatments can help reduce appearance of the scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 18, 2023

Answer: Resurfx laser treatments can help reduce appearance of the scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2016

Answer: Healing incisions

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November 2, 2016

Answer: Healing incisions

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