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1 year+ post op and have permanent upper and lower scars
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dukes25January 10, 2024
So very disappointed with Dr. Maloney. Had upper and lower blepharoplasty. On Day 7, my eyes reacted violently (picture attached). I started emailing the office at 5am, scared to death something was wrong, since everything had been fine up until Day 7 morning. I continued to email and text throughout Day 7 and also through the weekend, only to be told over and over, and over, all is normal, see you Monday, day 10. Dr. Maloney was out of town on Day 7, which is when (I now know) my stitches were supposed to be removed. Went to office on Day 10, stitches were ‘stuck’ in corners of eyes, so painfully removed, and had to start healing process over again. I trusted Dr. Maloney with my well being, yes, had I done my research, and known stitches were supposed to be removed 5-7 days (according to his website, and also Real Self comments) I would have SCREAMED to have someone remove them on Day 7. I am now 1 year+ post op and have permanent upper and lower scars.
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Response from Dr. Maloney:
We are happy to see you in the office to discuss your concerns. I am sorry you are not happy with your results. When we first started practicing, we removed sutures at 5-7 days post-op for eyelids. We went to 10 days for suture removal in 2018 because some people were rubbing their eyes at night while they were early post-op and the incision line was opening leaving a thicker scar. In general we have gone back to 7-10 days, however every patient is different and it depends on the quality of the skin and complexity of the procedure. We are happy to discuss your results and experience in the office. Please give us a call to come in.
UPDATED FROM dukes25
3 years post
Scars for life !
dukes25August 29, 2025
Maloney Plastic Surgery, Tucson Az. Had upper and lower eyelid surgery, 7 days, puss, redness and swelling. Was told it was normal, he was out of town. Waited 10 days, stitches were STUCK in eyes. I now have permanent severe scarring. Suffered for months after surgery with bright red eyes upper and lower.
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