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I had a facelift on October 27. It has been 2 months, and I still have black eyes. My surgeon said that they usually go away after 2 weeks. However, I feel as though I'll have black eyes forever. Instead of feeling good about my facelift, I just see the black eyes. Will they ever go away? Does it just take time?
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C.
in Pittsburgh
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Reduce Black Eyes with Face Lift Surgery
Any cosmetic surgery, procedure, or product has the potential to result in bruising, and skin discoloration. Luckily, most of this bruising is temporary and fades away in a few days or weeks. More extensive procedures may take longer to recover. What can one do to proactively minimize the bruising after cosmetic plastic surgery? To help have the best outcomes after plastic surgery, follow the basic guidelines below.
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Black eyes after facelift will go away
Black eyes after a face lift are related to iron from blood bruises that deposit in the dermis of the skin. They usually can hang around for 3 to 6 months. While this does not happen tto everyone, it occurs in a good 15% of patients.
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Black eyes after Facelift should go away with time
Sometimes, black eyes are due to many factors that can thin your blood or make you bleed more during surgery and afterwards. Genetics, medications, technique of the surgery, etc can all play a part.
When you ooze more during and after your procedure, you will tend to develop more bruising. Two months is rather a long time to resolve this, and it may be due to your circulation and general health. Also, with a facelift, the lymphatics that drain your eyes and the pathways from eyes to your...
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I would follow-up with your doctor
I agree that its been quite a long time since your surgery to still have bruising. It's impossible to give a real answer without pictures before and after. Please follow up with your surgeon.
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Black eyes 2 mos after facelift?
It is unusul to have residual brusiing 2 months after a facelift. Circles around the eyes is not uncommon for some people. They can be due to thin skin. Sometimes hydroquinone can be helpful. If it is truly bruising and not just dark circles I think you just have to let it subside on its own.
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Arnica Montana may help
Hello C,
I would agree that the time it has taken is longer than the usual course for bruising to go away. Also please do continue to follow with your Physician - it is possible you had a more extensive facelift (ie. midface or cheek lift) that would account for bruising by the eyes.
However, everyone is a little different and the eyes are very delicate and can "hold on to" bruising longer than other parts of the body.
You may also consider trying Arnica Montana (pellets or topical gel) to...
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No good explanation without seeing a picture
Since a facelift doesn't involve your eyes directly, I can't give you a good answer. Assuming you went to an excellent doctor, I would recommend you stick close to them and they will help you through what sounds like a longer than usual recovery. Cover-up, and various topical treatments and massage can possible assist in a faster resolution.
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Dark circles from eyelid surgery.
Black eyes can be very common after eyelid surgery, and the problem usually has to do with the fact that blood pigmentation( hemosiderin) will oftentimes be deposited in the skin after this type of surgery. One can either wait long enough and the pigment will usually disappear, but there are also topical products that contain vitamin K stabilizers to minimize the deposition of pigment in the skin. The topical creams also contain peel products that tend to lighten the...
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Facelift - Black Eyes After Facelift Surgery
Prolonged "black eyes" after facial surgery, including facelifts, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty ("nose jobs") can occur, particularly if there was a lot of bruising, thin skin, or a combination. It usually fades pretty well on its own within a few months so I would expect yours to settle down soon. You should, of course, follow up with your own plastic surgeon. Referrals can be made to other providers, including a dermatologist, if indicated for...
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Black eyes after facelift
This will subside over time. It will also go through a few shades of color as it heals. Just give it time. It could take 6 months and you should not fear that it will last forever.
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