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2 Questions: Upper Blepharoplasty Eyelid LIft?
I had an UPPER blepharoplasty-Eyelid lift about 3 months ago. I was VERY bruised/swollen with having dark marks as football players have on my upper cheeks. Based on that, 1) About how long shall I expect to see the complete results with full recovery and all the swelling gone? Also, I have a bruised area (this was post op) under one eye extending about 1-1/4 inch (people notice it), 2) About how long shall I expect this last bit of bruising to be gone with it now being 3 months post op? Thx.
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779296anon
in Florida
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Brusing post bleph
This can last awhile.Most of the brusing and swelling is down in 4-6 weeks but soem people need longer.Vit K cream and warm compresses made speed up the resolution.
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Bruising after upper lid surgery
It sounds like you had a lot of bruising. It can take two to three weeks to fully clear. Bruising is quite variable.
Talmage Raine MD FACS
drraine.com
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Bruising and Swelling 3 months after Eyelid Surgery
Did you only have upper eyelid surgery? Usually the bruising is gone in one week or two. If you had additional procedures, such as a cheek lift or lower eyelids, then bruising can persist for longer. Swelling may stick around for 6 months or so. Sometimes, the hemosiderin pigment is not broken down by the body and processed. As a result, you may have a pigmented area. This is unusual but this can happen after any surgery.
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Eyelid Bruising after blepharoplasty
Dear 779296anon
Bruising after eyelid surgery fades as your body processes the small amounts of blood under the skin
This can take weeks to months, but swelling and healing take longer.
If you have a pigmented area that is new after your surgery, you might show your surgeon to be certain it is not related to sun damage.
Best Wishes
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Takes time for bruising and swelling to decrease after upper eyelid surgery
Bruising and swelling after upper eyelid surgery is completely normal and will vary from patient to patient. It is unusual for the bruising to be present 3 months after the procedure. You should expect to see the final results by 6 months.
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Darkened skin under eyelids after blepharoplasty
1) swelling should go down fairly quickly, but still can be persistent.
2) The continued "bruised" area may be staining from deposition of hemosiderin (a breakdown product of blood). Hemosiderin stains may appear brown to bronze in coloration. This does go away over time, but can take 6 months or more.
I know it is hard to be patient during the recovery period.
Columbia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid surgery
Most swelling around the eyes dissipates withina few months, but there may be residual swelling for 6 months or longer.
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Upper blepharoplasty Questions
Your two questions seem to be related. I agree with Dr. Wang. I usually advise that final results can be appreciated in 6-12 months after the surgery. It is likely you will be fine. Check with your doctor to be sure.
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Persistent swelling and bruising after blepharoplasty
It's not uncommon to have mild residual swelling after blepharoplasty even at 3 months postop. If you are still experiencing significant swelling and persistant bruising, then it's not typical. It would be helpful to have photos but if you are concerned then you should have a follow up visit with your surgeon. I tell my patients to expect final result between 6 -12 months after surgery when all of the swelling has subsided.
Best Wishes,
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