Is Brown Bruising Normal Five Weeks After Lower Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

This can occasionally happen after lower bleph, especially if you had significant bruising post op. You can be reassured that it will go away, the area where the bruise has collected is where there is an attachment/sling to the underlying bony orbit which is why the bruising has not dropped any further. 

Thank you for your question.  You likely had some bruising port-op and in itself, bruising can take several weeks to disappear.  Occasionally, the hemoglobin found in the red blood cell metabolized into hemosiderin, an iron component, and this can give a greying hue to the skin for several weeks, sometimes a few months. In my experience, it ultimately resolves but one has to be patient.  In the interim, make-up is likely your best solution.  Hope this helps!  Best regards,  Toronto plastic surgeon and eyelid specialist, Dr. Marc DuPere 416.929.9800