Hi, I had upper eyelid surgery 3 weeks ago. My doctor told me to massage the scars twice a day with Tobradex ointment or vitamin E as he said that I had some irregularity in the stitches on one eyelid that should eventually flatten out. Which is the best stuff to massage the scars with? Can I use kelo-cote to massage the scars instead of vitamin E or Tobradex? Thanks.
September 19, 2016
Answer: The Management Of Eyelid Scars It's not unusual for patients to be concerned about the appearance of their eyelids in the immediate post-operative period. At this time, normal scars are often irregular, red and raised.It's important to realize that healing goes on for up to a year following surgery. In an effort to facilitate wound healing, many plastic surgeons recommend that patients massage their eyelids following this procedure.The primary benefit of massage is the mechanical break down of scar tissue. Lubricants and ointments can be utilized to facilitate this process. For this reason, many surgeons use Aloe Vera, Mederma, Vitamin E Ointment, Cocoa Butter and a variety of lotions. Massage should be accomplished with gentle pressure and a circular motion.If you're concerned about scarring following blepharoplasty surgery, it's important to consult your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your scarring and alleviates your anxiety.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: The Management Of Eyelid Scars It's not unusual for patients to be concerned about the appearance of their eyelids in the immediate post-operative period. At this time, normal scars are often irregular, red and raised.It's important to realize that healing goes on for up to a year following surgery. In an effort to facilitate wound healing, many plastic surgeons recommend that patients massage their eyelids following this procedure.The primary benefit of massage is the mechanical break down of scar tissue. Lubricants and ointments can be utilized to facilitate this process. For this reason, many surgeons use Aloe Vera, Mederma, Vitamin E Ointment, Cocoa Butter and a variety of lotions. Massage should be accomplished with gentle pressure and a circular motion.If you're concerned about scarring following blepharoplasty surgery, it's important to consult your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your scarring and alleviates your anxiety.
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May 4, 2021
Answer: Scars post op Thank you for this question which will help many patients who often ask about preventing scars. The truth is no doctor knows for sure how to prevent or improve scars during the healing phase. Some feel massage is helpful and others feel it is detrimental. There are many scar prevention creams on the market. The only type of cream that might have some value for scar prevention are those with steroids. Steroid creams cannot be used too long. Some surgeons have successful used lasers on scars during the initial procedures or during follow up. The good news is that scars usually improve without treatment over for about a year.
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May 4, 2021
Answer: Scars post op Thank you for this question which will help many patients who often ask about preventing scars. The truth is no doctor knows for sure how to prevent or improve scars during the healing phase. Some feel massage is helpful and others feel it is detrimental. There are many scar prevention creams on the market. The only type of cream that might have some value for scar prevention are those with steroids. Steroid creams cannot be used too long. Some surgeons have successful used lasers on scars during the initial procedures or during follow up. The good news is that scars usually improve without treatment over for about a year.
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July 4, 2015
Answer: What Should I Use when I Massage Upper Eyelid Scars Scars? 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!
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July 4, 2015
Answer: What Should I Use when I Massage Upper Eyelid Scars Scars? 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!
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