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Bruising in Eyelid 3 Weeks After Asian Blepharoplasty

asked 1 year ago by GeorgeTown in Oakland
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: male, 3 weeks post-op, bruising

I had an asian blepharoplasty done 3 weeks ago. The swelling has gone down dramatically but some blood accumulation (possibly hematoma?) is still there, more prevalent in the left eye than the right eye. They are still a dark purple color and have not faded away since a week and a half ago, and have not changed color at all. (Meanwhile, swelling continues to go down.) In the pic, (I have mild orbital dystopia hence position of eyebrows) please examine for hematoma? and recommend?

2 answers to Bruising in Eyelid 3 Weeks After Asian Blepharoplasty

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The dark purple color is actually normal after asian blepharoplasty

The dark purple color is actually normal after asian blepharoplasty. That occurs because of the inflammation and that brings more blood flow to that area.  Also because that area is thinner than most areas on the body, it tends to show colors more that show through the skin more (because of the thin nature of skin in this area). This will get better with time.  This is not a hematoma.  I think the result that you have is excellent.  I have seen many more issues from... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Asian eyes

The best recommendation and expalnation will be from your sugeon. It seems he/she did a very good job. Ask your surgeon
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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