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Jamie Wong, MD Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dear Dr. Wong,
I recently had a facelift and eyelift (upper and lower). I had understood that the scars would be in the eye folds only. However, at 3 weeks post-op, I also have 1/2" scars in the "crow's feet" area of my face - 2 on each side, quite red and noticeable, as the eyelift incisions extended outside of the actual eye fold area. Is this to be expected? Will the scars fade? Are there different types of eyelifts - ones that do not have to scar outside of the eye fold area?
Dear Talksurgery member,
Often the blepharoplasty incision is extended laterally to give an addition lift to the upper cheek region. It is usually placed in an already existing crease to hide the scar. It is not unusual for the scar to be noticeable in the first six weeks with redness but it should settle down with time. Massage over the scar may be beneficial and can be discussed with your doctor.
It is hard to know exactly where the incision was placed, but I suspect it is a continuation from the eyelid crease incision extending laterally. If this is the case it was probably done to remove the excess skin that was seen laterally (toward the temples). Rest assured the skin in this region heals quite well albeit it may take some time for the redness to diminish. At this time it is probably fine to cover the incision with makeup. Again, if approved by your surgeon some massage may help soften the incisions.
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