Leech Therapy for Blood Pooling - Is This Possible?

January 26, 2011
Asked By:sassycass in Buffalo, NY

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery, I have a pool of blood (lump) under one eye. I was told about Leech therapy? from a friend it sounds so horrible any info on this?

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Answer: Use of leeches for periocular "blood pooling"

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January 29, 2011

Answer: Blood Leeches are not Accepted Treatment for Eyelid Bruising

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January 29, 2011

Answer: Leech Therapy

January 29, 2011

Answer: Leech Therapy

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January 28, 2011

Answer: No

January 28, 2011

Answer: No

November 30, 2011

Answer: Leech therapy for small blood lump after eyelid surgery? NO.

November 30, 2011

Answer: Leech therapy for small blood lump after eyelid surgery? NO.