How much Bruising After Eyebrow Lift?

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Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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how long and how much bruising is involved with endoscopic browlift?

10 answers to How much Bruising After Eyebrow Lift?

Bruising after Endoscopic Brow Lift

Although bruising is typically minimal after an endoscopic brow lift, every patient is different. if an individual follows pre-op instructions regarding diet and medication, their recovery will be easier an quicker. I advise patients to assume the worst and allow themselves about 10 days after surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minimal bruising usually after an endoscopic browlift

Most physicians now perform endoscopic browlifts, which involves placing about 4 small incisions in the hairline. The bulk of the surgical work is done through these ports, and then the brow is fixated to the bone in its new position. Usually the amount of bleeding is minimal. Bruising is usually noted in the lower eyelids, because that's where the blood pools. It takes about a week for all the bruising to resolve. Before surgery, make sure you discontinue foods and vitamins that can... more

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Endoscopic browlift downtime

It takes about two weeks for the bruising to settle after an endoscopic browlift. Usually the bruising is limited to the eyelid areas. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising after Eyebrow Lift

I have to say that most patients don't bruise at all after an endoscopic eyebrow lift, or if they do, it's pretty minimal. Most surgeons inject the operated-upon area with lidocaine with epinephrine (an anesthetic with epinephrine to constrict the blood vessels and minimize bruising). The endoscopic technique uses small incisions to introduce a camera and thin instruments so that the browlift can be performed without a large incision in the scalp (which is usually know as... more

Ghada Afifi, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Most patients don't bruise

Everyone is different, but the majority of patients have little to no bruising. If there is some, it can last a week or two.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.beautifuleyes.com

Bruising after Eyebrow Lift

While each patient is different, bruising may last as long as 1 to 2 weeks and sometimes shows up around the eyes. Ask you plastic surgeon about makeup to cover the bruises if needed.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Bruising with brow lifts

Hello, Bruising after a brow lift typically isn't an issue with any time of brow lift unless you're doing a full coronal brow lift during which there is a large incision all the way along your hairline. Those aren't done very frequently in most offices now. You will have some swelling that, practically speaking, will last about 3 to 5 days. Brusing? Not very common in my experience but you could have some. If you do, it'll be about a... more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

Bruising After Eyebrow Lift

Bruising does vary from patient to patient, and based on the technique utilized. The norm is between 1 -3 weeks based on the patient and the degree he/she has followed postoperative instructions. The bruising is limited to the eyelid areas.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Bruising after a brow lift

As other have mentioned the bruising varies a great deal case by case. In general 95% of patients have minimal to no bruising by 3 weeks but most can conceal nicely by 2 weeks.