Yellow Spots on the eyelid are known as Xanthelasma. Yellow spots or lumps are a common type of xanthoma that appears on the eyelids; the condition is almost twice as common in females. Yellow Spots most commonly occur on the upper eyelid, however, may appear on the lower.
While patients report their main concern to be aesthetic, it is important to rule out any underlying medical condition. A blood test is performed to rule out abnormal cholesterol or lipid levels as the cause. Precise surgical removal of yellow spots delivers a clear successful outcome.
Yellow Spots on the upper eyelids
Enhance appearance with aesthetic restoration of the eyelids. Eliminate yellow spots and freshen eyelids.
Yellow Spots on the lower eyelids
Enhance appearance with aesthetic restoration of the eyelids. Eliminate yellow spots and freshen eyelids.
Painless lumps under the skin of the
upper eyelid, yellowish in colour
and soft to touch.
Surgical removal of these lumps. Laser is an option if the spots are very small, however laser treatment may potentially cause scarring.
Small Yellow Spots
If the yellow spot is small then surgical removal is straight-forward. If not, additional procedures may be necessary to avoid complications and achieve the desired result.
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Research University of Louisville
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
PACES Plastic Surgery Atlanta USA
Australian Medical Association
Australian Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
National Medical Board of Australia
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
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