Protecting the eyelid area from sunlight is essential to minimizing potential scarring. Starting 6 weeks post-surgery, gently massage your scars and apply a silicone scar cream twice daily. Maintain this routine for 3 to 6 months to reduce the appearance of your scars. Since the surgical incisions are made in natural folds of the eyelids or the lash line, the resulting scars are not noticeable once healed.