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Black Eyes 2 Months After Rhinoplasty Revision

asked 1 year ago by tanner1052 in Rochester
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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It's been two months since my rhinoplasty revision, I still have black eyes. Anyone else experience this ??? I'm using Vitamin K and bleaching creams for two weeks with no results yet. Is there laser treatment offered for resolving this ??

4 answers to Black Eyes 2 Months After Rhinoplasty Revision

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Black Eyes after revision rhinoplasty

When performing any rhinoplasty, especially involving bony work, it is common for there to be bruising around the eyes. This bruising most commonly resolves within 2 to 3 weeks or so. On occasion, the bruising will linger and very slowly resolves over many months. In my experience, there is no specific effective treatment including creams, pills, laser, etc. It is best to apply cover up make-up. Eventually, the darkness created by the bruising will almost always eventually abate with time.... more
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Persistent bruise

Bruises can at times last for months - one option is to use a Q switch laser (typically used to treat tattoos) in a effort to break down the hemosiderrin and speed up the process
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Black Eyes 2 Months after Rhinoplasty

Although very rare, it is possible to have dark eyes for several months after rhinoplasty. Bleaching creams may help, but patience is the best treatment. Cosmetics will help to camouflge this pigmentation until the problem resolves.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

The pigmentation you are experiencing is probably due to hemosidrin the oxide of the iron in the red blood cell. You can use a bleeching agent. But time is the most important. It may take a long tome for the color to fade.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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