What is it?
Xanthelasmas
Xanthelasmas are small benign lesions that accumulate fatty substances inside and grow around the eyelids, near the tear duct. These yellowish deposits are more frequent in adults with metabolic disorders such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and biliary cirrhosis, although they can also appear without being related to any disease.
Treatment of Xanthelasma
It is usually a brief surgical treatment, without hospitalization and with local anesthesia, which consists of removing this lesion from the eyelid. Depending on its location (upper or lower eyelid) and size, the ophthalmologist will assess the most appropriate technique.
When it comes to the upper eyelid, the surgery is simpler since there is more skin available to hide the scars. On the other hand, in the case of the lower eyelid, more precautions should be taken as the scar may be more visible.
In addition to the aesthetic reasons for xanthelasma surgery, it is essential to study the cause of the xanthelasma, since it is common for it to reappear.
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