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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Hi bluemartialartist,Based from your photos, you most likely have single eyelid fold and weakening of the opening muscle of the upper eyelid (eyelid ptosis). While a personal evaluation is necessary to confirm this, the solution for single eyelid and eyelid ptosis can be done together in one...
You may be able to extend the incision medially to open the inner corner. I'm usually not a fan of the medial epicanthoplasty since I am able to open the corner without creating the very visible scar associated with the medial epicanthoplasty.I'll attach an example. Chase Lay MD
Yes you can but it will require more than just repeating the incision and lowering the crease. You'll need to advance the levator tendon a bit to raise the kid while anchoring the new crease lower over your tarsus. Wait at least one year in your case. ONLY go to someone who obviously pe...