Have you seen these bumps/this type of healing before? (Photos)

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I had an upper bleph in June 2020 by a (verified) Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. Procedure non -eventful/appeared to be healing normally. Over the last year I have had 9 follow up visits. I have been told these bumps are “Melia” but the 6 laser treatments and it is not resolving, if this could be something else. Has anyone seen this type of healing before? Female, age 60, 5'6, 147, light to medium skin tone

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

They do not look like milia.  They look like something we call suture tracts which are little bridges of skin that form over the sutures.  This can happen sometimes.  We treat this by opening the "bridge" or just excising it and let it heal in.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

These marks are not milia. They are likely related to the technique that was used to close the incision. You mentioned that you have tried lase but you didn't mention what type of laser. I have had good results with CO2 laser treatment with these kind of problems. Otherwise, re-excision of skin may be necessary.

Gokhan Mersinlioglu, MD · Answer

If this situation makes you worry about it, I recommend minimal approach scar revision surgery under local anesthesia . I think your wound healing period is over.

Darab Hormozi, MD · Answer

These are not milia.  These are suture tracks and the most effective way to remove them is to redo the incision and close properly with subcutaneous running suture.  If you are in Baltimore , I will be glad to take care of it for you.

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