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What Medication or Ointments Help with Bruising After an Eyelid Surgery?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 158 times
Tags: bruising, effectiveness, medication, ointment, prevention

5 answers to What Medication or Ointments Help with Bruising After an Eyelid Surgery?

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What Medication or Ointments Help with Bruising After an Eyelid Surgery?

If you've recently had Eyelid Surgery then you need to foolow the postop instructions of your surgeon. We suggest Arnica 12 C orally and topical Arnica cream if bruising occurs after Eyelid Surgery.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Medications that help with bruising after eyelid surgery

This starts with prevention.. stopping meds and vitamins that increase bleeding and bruising although arnica has not been proven in scientific studies ,many of our patients like it and we use it. vitamedica has supplements that are chosen by the company to decrease swelling and brusiing.
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Arnica is no better than placebo for helping bruising.

The very best treatment for swelling and bruising after eyelid surgery is tincture of time. There are no ointments or medications that will speed up healing. Yes many people advocate arnica as a treatment for bruising. However, this recommendation is completely unscientific. We have no evidence that it is harmful. Double blind studies have shown arnica to be ineffective for speeding the resolution of bruising. Since it is no better than no treatment, it makes no sense to offer it as a... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Reducing Bruising and Swelling After Eyelid Surgery

Arnica Montana is a homeopathic medication that is thought to improve bruising and swelling. Homeopathy is based on the treatment of “like with like.” Extremely tiny doses of plant, animal, or mineral substances that could cause symptoms of illness in a healthy person are used to treat the same symptoms in a sick patient. The remedy is like the symptoms, in a sense. We do not understand the mechanism by which Arnica might work. Multiple brands of Arnica montana are available... more
Kenneth Dembny, II, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Help with Bruising After Eyelid Surgery

There aren't any ointments that prevent bruising but a medication called Arnica may help (Google SinEcch). However, your best option is to use cool compresses after the procedure. Discuss this with your surgeon in advance to minimize your bruising.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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