THE SECRET OF BLEPHAROPLASTY SCARS BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS IN 2024

How long does it take for blepharoplasty scars to heal?

Blepharoplasty scars are placed in the eyelid  crease and should not be visible with  eyes open. however, in some cases lateral incisions may be visible for several months.

In general, blepharoplasty scars of any type tend to improve over about 1 year or so.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Subconjunctival hemorrhage after blepharoplasty is a benign condition of the eye. Characteristic features, include painless acute appearance of a sharply circumscribed redness of bleeding underneath the conjunctiva in the absence of discharge, and inflammation in contagious areas. Reduction in visual acuity is not expected.

Remedy

Usually, no treatment is required however artificial tears to ease any irritation may be helpfull.  Usually, recovery is complete and without any long-term problems.  Subconjunctival hemorrhage changes colors (often red to orange to yellow) as it heals and may last for  one to two weeks.

Bruising after eyelid surgery

Prevention

Bruising after eyelid surgery  especially in the lower eyelids is not very common  and related to impaired  coagulation system or poor  surgical technique which may  last 3-4 weeks to fully resolved.

Avoidance of Aspirin and other blood thining drugs 1 week before surgery as well as good hemostasis technique will reduce the risk of eyelid bruising.

Bruising treatment

Having said that, staining in the lower eyelids is different sequel  which are hemosiderin deposit under thin eyelid skin. It may last longer and if no further treatment is performed it could take 6 months or more for the discoloration to fully dissipate.

However, Skin staining does respond well to pulsed dye laser and sometimes IPL treatment and will resolve completely during 8 to 10 weeks.

Blepharoplasty scars care

Gently massage a repairing cream into the eyelids at bedtime for a few minutes can assist in softening and flattening blepharoplasty scars.

Dryness and tightness of the eyes is normal and can persist for up to 3 months. Artificial tears can help the dry eyes but the tightness will take a few months to resolve.

Blepharoplasty scars and sunken eyelids after surgery

 Blepharoplasty, is a great procedure for reducing the bulging, baggy appearance in the upper or lower eyelids. However, it involves removing the fat pads and often a hollow, sunken look can occur if too much fat is removed.

 

 

 

 

 

Red eyelids after blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty sutures should be removed after 5 to 7 days, cover-up makeup can be applied. Some redness can be improved by avoiding the sun and utilizing sunscreen protection and sunglasses when outdoors.

Some patients that pull upward with their forehead tissues following eyelid surgery out of habit from before their eyelid lift will have wider and more redness to their incisions. Fortunately, the eyelid skin is very forgiving and when taken care of properly the incisions eventually flatten quite a bit and often turn a subtle paler color to the surrounding skin.

RED EYELID TREATMENT

Ophthalmic steroids such as hydrocortisone may be used for a short period of time to improve the redness  and inflammation. Additionally, massage of the incision lines may improve their appearance over time.