Dear Lowerbleph Your description of this process leaves a lot of questions. It is not clear if your eyelid incision was performed inside the eyelid or outside. However the most common situation were persistent bleeding is seen is lower eyelid surgery where the incision is made behind the eyelid.... more
Is bleeding 6 days after eyelid surgery normal?
My eyelids started bleeding 6 days after my eyelid surgery. It would happen while I was asleep as well as randomly in the car. It's a watery red color and the only way I can stop the flow is with ice. My doctor wants me to wait another 2 weeks. Meanwhile, most bruising is gone and my eyes are somewhat swollen. They feel like I just got through crying for 30 minutes. Can I afford to wait 2 weeks to get help for this? How do I know this isn't bleeding behind the eye? I'm sure that as soon as I lay now, it will start to flow again.
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A: bleeding 6 days after eyelid surgery is not normal
Although it is normal to have bloody tears for a day or two after surgery, bleeding from the eyelid 6 days after surgery is not normal. If you are taking Vitamin E, aspirin, advil, fish oil, or other blood thinners, this could be part of the problem. You should not wait 2 weeks to address this issue. As you... more
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8 Jul 2009
Thanks for addressing my issue. I actaully did take some advil. Is it possible for the effects to subside on their own or do I need to seek help? I've managed to stop the bleeding with ice and by keeping the head elevated. But I still feel a little swollen in that area and looking downward is a bit difficult. This is Day 7 post my surgery.