What Would ActiveFX Under Eye After Lower Bleph Look Like on Day 3? Doctor Answers, Tips
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What Would ActiveFX Under Eye After Lower Bleph Look Like on Day 3?

Hello. I am considering a lower / transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Which I understand leaves no bruising. My doctor said afterwards they do a little laser resurfacing and gave me a pamphlet on UltraPulse ActiveFX. I wondered if the procedure is done on Friday, by Monday what can I expect to look like? As I will have to go back to work. How about a week out? My deployed fiance is returning home after a 6 month deployment and I don't want to look like a monster :)~ Thanks

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Dame in SC
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Plan a week off for your procedure

As a surgeon that does both the transconjunctival blepharoplasty procedure and the active FX I can tell you that you will be rather swollen and red for at least a week. If the laser treatment settings were turned down so low that you looked ok in 3 days you would not really see much improvement. As far as the blepharoplasty causing no bruising, realistically you should prepare for it is it will definitely cause swelling and can cause bruising. Three days after this combo procedure you will... more
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Plan for one Week

I would recommend planning for one week after this procedure. I think 3 days is a little too soon to apply makeup, but you should be able to apply some cover up after 4-5 days. Your doctor will best advise you as he/she will know what settings they will use. I would recommend starting with sublingual Arnica pills (you can get these at the healthfood stores) the day before the surgery. Even though the bleph does not usually cause bruising, it is surgery and some people... more

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