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What Could Be Causing Discoloration After Asian Double Eyelid Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by 155151anon in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD
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Tags: discoloration, 1 month post-op, bruising

After Asian double eyelid surgery, it’s been a month since then, both my eyes are purple-blackish discolored. My surgeon says it’s edema that’s causing some slight swelling, but this doesn’t account for the blackish-purple color (he says it will return to normal skin texture/color in a few months). I’m just wondering whether it could be hyperpigmentation (hemosiderin staining? The color’s not consistent). (or maybe the veins are showing now?)

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Discoloration after Asian Double Eyelid Surgery

Based on your photos, it is hard to tell what is the cause of the discoloration. There are two possible scenarios 1) residual ecchymosis (bruising) which should resolve within a month, but there is the occasional patient whp has persistent bruising, 2) post-traumatic hyperpigmentation which can occur after any surgical intervention. In both cases it should resolve with time. You should be extra careful about sun exposure. However other options can include steroid treatment... more
Carlo Rob Bernardino, MD

Monterey Oculoplastic Surgeon

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