How long will it take for bruised skin to heal after Eyelid Surgery?

I agree with the other comments - usually bruising will take about 7-10 days for complete resolution. Sometimes the bruising persists a bit longer on the lower eyelid due to attachment of facia that can compartmentalize or trap bruising thus slowing your body's clearance of the bruise. Tissue can be... more

I agree with Dr. Ip, most patients heal relatively quickly after eyelid surgery, and the bruising and swelling should be nearly resolved after 7-10 days in most cases.  If excessive bruising occurred after surgery, it may take a little longer. Sometimes olive skin will discolor even after the bruising is... more

The bruising that you sustain after eyelid surgery depends on the extent of the surgery.  In general, the bruising resolves fairly quickly in 7 to 10 days.  The purple discoloration will turn yellow and then slowly fade away with time.  The swelling from eyelid surgery can take several months to... more