I had an upper blepharoplasty done 15 weeks ago. The scars are still bumpy, and on one lid, there's a prominent red bulge. I've been massaging and using Dermatix (30 days so far), as directed by my doctor, but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. Should I be concerned at this point? I did not have dissolvable sutures.
Answer: Bump on upper lid You either gave a cyst or an unusually thick scar at that spot. If you were my patient I would proceed with a scar revision. No need to wait any longer.
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Answer: Bump on upper lid You either gave a cyst or an unusually thick scar at that spot. If you were my patient I would proceed with a scar revision. No need to wait any longer.
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Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation to see options of injection therapy or revision Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation to see options of injection therapy or revision Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Excise the lesion Often a scar gets worse before it gets better. Although in your case it appears from the photograph that you have an inclusion cyst. Simple excision and closure will treat the problem and you'll be on your way to recovery.
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Excise the lesion Often a scar gets worse before it gets better. Although in your case it appears from the photograph that you have an inclusion cyst. Simple excision and closure will treat the problem and you'll be on your way to recovery.
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July 4, 2015
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty scar healing problem? Hello! Thank you for the question! Your photos could certainly be s reaction to sutures, a suture franklins, or even perhaps a cyst. It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Follow up with your surgeon for management and possible excision/scar revision if needed. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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July 4, 2015
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty scar healing problem? Hello! Thank you for the question! Your photos could certainly be s reaction to sutures, a suture franklins, or even perhaps a cyst. It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Follow up with your surgeon for management and possible excision/scar revision if needed. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Scar Healing Problem Although most scars settle in about 12-15 weeks on the upper eyelid there are times when they can be more prominent. Genetics play a role. However by the description given these appear to be small cysts that have formed- this is common on the eyelid. If one turns red and increases in size it is possible that it is infected- time to visit your surgeon. Although many will ultimately go away, some even if not infected may require removal. Other possible causes include retained stitch material. There are some suturing techniques that result in less cyst formation than others.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Scar Healing Problem Although most scars settle in about 12-15 weeks on the upper eyelid there are times when they can be more prominent. Genetics play a role. However by the description given these appear to be small cysts that have formed- this is common on the eyelid. If one turns red and increases in size it is possible that it is infected- time to visit your surgeon. Although many will ultimately go away, some even if not infected may require removal. Other possible causes include retained stitch material. There are some suturing techniques that result in less cyst formation than others.
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