Will bruising after Blepharoplasty go away?

Hi Becky, Thank you for your question. If it is bruising, it should clear up. Some patients heal within two to three weeks and other patients it takes months. It just depends on each individual and exactly what was done. There are many variations of lower blepharoplasty procedures. If you still have the dark... more

Dear Becky, the dark color of the lower eyelids can be mulitfactorial 1) residual hollows 2) pre-existing dark color of skin- due thin skin, pre-exsiting pigmentation 3) tissue staining from bruising There are supplements and medications that can help with bruising- such as Arnica, Traumeel, and Retinin A... more

Reasons for dark circles after surgery: 1. Prexisting skin pigmenation - not your problem 2. Thin skin with appearance of blood vessels under the skin - also something that you would have noticed before surgery. 3. bruising or blood under the skin - this is the likely reason; It can take up to 6 months for... more

At one month after lower lid surgery, most patient's bruising is gone but in your case there could still be some staining of the tissues from blood in the tissues or a variety of other issues.  Ask your doctor what he or she thinks.  Be patient, massage the tissues towards your ear and give it... more

One of the most difficult problems to deal with in eyelid surgery is dark lower lids.  The main reason for the dark circles is the appearance of blood vessels close to the skin with associated thin skin.  Light reflection also has a part to play.  And a complaint that we all often hear is that... more

Hi Becky: Time is on your side and there are solutions.  Depending on how things were going for the first few weeks after surgery, you may be experiencing persistent bruising.  However, you may also be experiencing staining of the skin from the initial bruising which may require a topical treatment... more

Hi.  You are seeing something you don't like.  I don't know what it is. Wait another 2 months to see if it improves. Then get  a consultation with another board certified  plastic surgeon if your own surgeon does not have a solution.

Bruising after blepharoplasty usually resolves in a few weeks. In some patients however, especially patients with very thin skin and a propensity to dark circles, that is darker skin types, bruising can take many months to go away. Some people have many small blood vessels or veins in the lower eyelid skin... more

Hi Becky, Yes, bruising after lower eye lid surgery usually goes away within a few months.  You may use nightly warm compresses in the area to facilitate clearing of the bruising.  It should clear up. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

In my experience in over 30 yrs. it does .Some patients will be well along in the process in 2 to3 wks. and some may take 2 to 3 mos. There is often some relation to skin type and to the type of surgical proceedure you had. Patience is the watch word here and discuss your concerns with your surgeon.