A 31-year-old member asked:

i am a 60 year old who has xanthelasma on both upper eye lids that is white/yellowish patch about the size of a cashew. what can do to remove it?

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Dr. Andrew Dahl answered

Ophthalmology 55 years experience

Surgery: Have your cholesterol and blood lipids checked, also.

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Dr. Ralph Rosato answered

Plastic Surgery 36 years experience

Surgery: Laser surgery as well as traditional surgical techniques are used to treat xanthomas. A plastic surgeon can be of help.

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