Why do I still have bumpy scars and purple eyelids even if surgery was on August 13th?

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The MD was an eye surgeon specializing in blephs. I had upper and lower done. Lower is fine, however both upper lids have small bumps along the scar line where the absorable stitches were and the lid is light purple.( very obvious with makeup).  When I saw the ARNP  on Oct 20th i asked why I had the discoloration and bumps. She said some people take longer to heal and form scar tissue. Said to get Vit E cream and really massage into lids.  And that was that.Am I still supposed to have these bumpy scars? Will they ever go away? Will my lids stay purple? I am not a happy camper

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The bumps along the incision will typically resolve over time. Allow for more time before you panic. The purple color is difficult to comment on without a photo. If you continue to have problems follow up with your surgeon.

Katrinka L. Heher, MD · Answer

Bumpiness along the incisions is pretty common but fortunately the body usually absorbs these over the next few months. The lid skin is very thin so heals differently from other areas.  Most importantly "keloids", thick elevated scarring, rarely occurs! So don't panic. The purpleness I'm not sure about without a picture but discoloration along the scar will fade as the healing process continues and is completed. This varies and can take up to 12 months. Hopefully time is on your side. Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Need to see at least ONE posted photo or seek in person second opinions for these issues. Not really sure what is exactly happening.

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