I am 46 years old and researching doctors and procedures for droopy eye lids. I had a "first opinion" and was told that my lids are affecting my vision and a bleph is needed. For the procedure, the doctor stated that the muscles will be tightened and stitches which will be removed 11 days later. That concerns me since Im reading 5-7 is normal? Ive checked out everything on the doctor and its all good but should I seek a 2nd opinion?
May 5, 2016
Answer: Sutures were upper eyelid surgery There are many variables to the healing process, but in our practice we use dissolvable sutures that fall out at about day 7-8 after the surgical procedure. For more information and many examples, please see the link and the video below
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May 5, 2016
Answer: Sutures were upper eyelid surgery There are many variables to the healing process, but in our practice we use dissolvable sutures that fall out at about day 7-8 after the surgical procedure. For more information and many examples, please see the link and the video below
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May 5, 2016
Answer: Suture Removal Time Frame Thank you for your question llippai,I understand your confusion. Typically when a patient has general stitches put in, such as in a cut on an arm, 7-10 days post status is standard. However, we schedule our patients to come in for removal of upper lid bleph sutures on or about 14 days after surgery. Sometimes, only dissolvable sutures are used. If this is the case, you will not need removal. Both dissolvable and removable (black or blue) sutures can be used, in which case you will have removal of the black / blue sutures. Rest assured, your surgical outcome will benefit either way. You will most likely know if you need removal after the surgery, though. I hope this information helps!
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May 5, 2016
Answer: Suture Removal Time Frame Thank you for your question llippai,I understand your confusion. Typically when a patient has general stitches put in, such as in a cut on an arm, 7-10 days post status is standard. However, we schedule our patients to come in for removal of upper lid bleph sutures on or about 14 days after surgery. Sometimes, only dissolvable sutures are used. If this is the case, you will not need removal. Both dissolvable and removable (black or blue) sutures can be used, in which case you will have removal of the black / blue sutures. Rest assured, your surgical outcome will benefit either way. You will most likely know if you need removal after the surgery, though. I hope this information helps!
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