The best way to promote healing and prevent scars is to keep the surgical sites well moisturized with a thick cream or ointment. Plain petrolatum or Vaseline is a preferred agent as it is gentle, safe and well tolerated with almost no chance of causing allergy. Because of the thin skin of the eyelid and the fact that there is a fold when the eyes are open, the eyelid area is very prone to allergy - so you have to be careful what you put on the eyelids. Thicker creams with very few ingredients are often best. We love Avene Cicalfate in my practice for all kinds of wounds and skin issues. It contains the following wound healing ingredients: zinc, copper, sucralfate and avene thermal spring water.