I Had a Bleph 3 Weeks Ago and Things Were Fine- Now One Eye Is Swelling. Should I Worry?

asked 6 months ago by lori315
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, bruising, hematoma, swelling, worried

But today my one eye lid started to swell and went black and blue. I didn't hit it . It seems like it started off small and it appears to be getting bigger. Could a hematoma happen this long after the surgery.

6 answers to I Had a Bleph 3 Weeks Ago and Things Were Fine- Now One Eye Is Swelling. Should I Worry?

Swelling following blepharoplasty

I agree with my colleagues, you have probably developed a hematoma. Hematomas can happen as far out as three weeks after blepharoplasty surgery, especially if your blood pressure became elevated. This could result from lifting, straining or exercising. Avoid strenuous activities, elevate your head, apply a cold compress and follow up with your surgeon as soon as possible.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Yes a hematoma related to surgery can occur in this time frame.

Three weeks corresponds to when people typically get active again after surgery. It is possible to brake open a fragile blood vessel in the eyelid. I would recommend that you get assessed by your surgery. It is possible for eyelid hematomas to affect the surgical outcome.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Swelling 3 weeks after blepharoplasty

It is quite unusual to have swelling and bruising develop three weeks after a blepharoplasty. I would call your doctor immediately to be evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon