2 mos post upper blepharoplasty-need advice in healing after several openings of incision despite diligent care-wore eye patch at night to protect from rubbing-is extremely rough & bumpy after suture removal X3. Surgeon reinforced it will be fine but I worry on extreme slow healing & closure of incision. Will it eventually granulate to a smooth incision line? What should I be applying to help healing process. Orders to continue w/ antibiotic/steroid ointment until runs out? Thank you in advance.
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Thank you for the good question. When performed conservatively, ptosis repair may not worsen dry eyes. If the eyes are very dry to start with, it is wise to first treat the dryness prior to eyelid surgery. Make sure an expert oculoplastic surgeon evaluates your eyelids and provides you with a...
Please follow up with your surgeon as it is hard to determine the cause of the wound without having seen it. There may be an issue with a remaining suture or it could be caused by a foreign body in the eye or irritation due to various other factors.
Most cases appropriate for lifting the corner of the lower eyelids would be performed via canthopexy. This gives long lasting results. The brow could be lifted with a few techniques. Without seeing photographs, you are best seeing an oculoplastic surgeon with extensive experience. I hope you...
