19 days post asian eyelid surgery and epicantoplasty. Epi scar has become raised and white.

December 3, 2016
Asked By:eyes8 in New York, NY

What's the best way to remedy? Started massaging incision scar with castor oil and silicon taping epi scar 2 days ago. Is this ok? Whats the best way to prevent hypertrophic scar? Should I seek steroid injection or stick with more natural methods for now?

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Answer: Raised medial epicanthoplasty scar

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Answer: Careful with the eyelid incisions

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Answer: Careful with the eyelid incisions

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