Upper Eye Lids - Will Bumps Go Away or is Scar Tissue Forming?

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I had a poorly done upper eyelid surgery done 15 days ago. I notice hard bumbs and cysts forming, which I initially thought would subsde. They seem to be here to stay. Am I freaking out unjustly or is the beginning of permanant scar tissue forming. Please see pictures of day 8 (day stitches came out) Day 10, day 15 (today).

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for the question! 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. Using ointment or Vaseline does well - avoiding creams and lotions to eyelids. 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.Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  This is typically for upper eyelid surgery for cysts to form.  If these do not disperse by themselves then these can easily be removed by your surgeon.  You can try massaging about 2- 3 weeks after the surgery to soften any scar tissue which is forming.  All The Best

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It's normal to have areas or irregularity along the incision fifteen days following blepharoplasty surgery. These areas of irregularity occur for a variety of reasons including suture tracts, normal skin edge eversion, inflammation, crusting, scabbing and normal wound healing.These lumps, bumps and bulges tend to heal nicely with the passage of time. This process can be facilitated by gentle massage, topical ointments and avoidance of sun exposure. When these steps are taken, eyelid incisions heal nicely. It's important to realize that wound healing goes on for up to a year following surgery.If you're concerned about the appearance of your eyelids following blepharoplasty, it's important to consult your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to make an appropriate recommendation regarding the optimization of wound healing.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for the question. You do not need to be worried, because those bumps are quite common following blepharoplasty and will resolve. If there is any concern, follow up with your surgeon. Good luck.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Healing after upper blepharoplasty or any plastic surgery procedure takes time.  The incision line is placed in the natural crease of the eyelid, and the skin in this area is delicate and thin, therefore healing is usually excellent.  While most healing occurs in the first couple weeks, it can take a few months for complete healing of the incision.  It is completely normal to be experiencing the symptoms that you have.  The sutures that are placed in the crease are usually dissolving and may cause some irritation while going away.  Small bumps, redness, and swelling may be seen and usually disappear with time.  If you have concerns you should contact you surgeon to discuss your symptoms.

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