I'm told a transconjunctival lower bleph is best for my eye bags. As I understand it, this tends to be a sutureless procedure. Is it always sutureless? What about my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? I had uneventful healing after carpal tunnel open release, but I am older now and notice my skin's much thinner. Small things cut it easily. A paper bag over my arm created a cut, which widened and infected overnight. It wouldn't heal so I had to take Keflex. I am concerned sutureless incisions wouldn't too.
Answers (5)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
November 23, 2017
Answer: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty -- how does Ehlers Danlos and skin friability affect this?
Following upper blepharoplasty, sutures are typically removed around 7 days after the procedure. There may be some specific reason that your surgeon is waiting a bit longer than usual, but my suggestion is to definitely call them and specifically ask if indeed your understanding about the time ...
Thank you for your question. You submitted a photo, and state you want to know what the fine circle around your eye socket is called, and how to go about erasing it.
I can share with you how I approach patients in my practice who share similar concerns, and explain the different issues that...
I think it's best to contact your surgeon so he or she can call in a prescription for ophthalmic ointment if needed. The ointment melts and drips into the eye and if it's not ophthalmic it will cause eye irritation and slow your healing. Hope you heal well.
