Why Anti-Scar Creams Should Not be Used During Upper Eyelid Surgery Healing

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A lady underwent an upper blepharoplasty and wants to know how long it will take for the incision scars to fade. She states she’s applying Kelo-Cote twice a day.

New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews her concerns in this video, and explains why raised incisions are a normal part of the healing process, and that it is important not to interfere with the healing process with anti-scar creams as they can make it worse:

1:03 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience as an eye surgery specialist

1:46 — Dr. Prasad briefly assesses this lady’s case

2:09 — How Dr. Prasad often has to dissuade patients from preventing keloid formation

2:41 — How it is normal for an incision to look raised and thick in the first month of healing

3:03 — How interfering with this early part of the healing process can cause damage

3:20 — Dr. Prasad explains what exactly goes on during the proliferative and remodeling stages of wound healing

4:10 — Dr. Prasad shares what the follow-up and aftercare procedures are like in his practice, including dos and don’ts

4:48 — How darker skin is prone to keloid formation, but good technique and good closure can allow for good post-surgery healing

5:29 — Dr. Prasad’s recommendation

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Видео Why Anti-Scar Creams Should Not be Used During Upper Eyelid Surgery Healing канала Amiya Prasad, M.D.