I had a lower Blepharoplasty performed 3 months ago and experienced severe bruising which settled below my eye. I applied cold compresses for twelve days, and discovered a topical arnica treatment (bruise guard)that I have applied since then. The bruises are still present, brownish and puffy in color, and are in a moon shape crescent on the upper most portion of my cheeks. I have massaged them, applied bruise guard daily, and want to know what else can be done. I look more tired than ever with the bruises. Deb
June 28, 2013
Answer: Bruising after lower eyelid surgery
Bruising is expected after eyelid surgery and it usually resolves after 7 to 10 days. Persistent bruising and discoloration of the soft tissues can occur. There is really no magic cure as this will ultimately resolve on its own. Occasionally alternating warm and cool compresses can help as well as on over the counter herbal product, Bromelean. The usual antibruising dose is 500 mg twice a day between meals.
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June 28, 2013
Answer: Bruising after lower eyelid surgery
Bruising is expected after eyelid surgery and it usually resolves after 7 to 10 days. Persistent bruising and discoloration of the soft tissues can occur. There is really no magic cure as this will ultimately resolve on its own. Occasionally alternating warm and cool compresses can help as well as on over the counter herbal product, Bromelean. The usual antibruising dose is 500 mg twice a day between meals.
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January 17, 2016
Answer: After 3 months it may not be bruises
It may be that there are bruises that last a long time. But, after 3 months it may not be bruises. it may simply be the vasculature under the skin - which now may be more obvious if the skin has been lifted up during the blepharoplasty. So, the cause of the dark circles has to be determined. If it is vascular sometimes IPL or Intense Pulse Light treatment may be helpful. If it is pigmentation, hydroquinone may be helpful.
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January 17, 2016
Answer: After 3 months it may not be bruises
It may be that there are bruises that last a long time. But, after 3 months it may not be bruises. it may simply be the vasculature under the skin - which now may be more obvious if the skin has been lifted up during the blepharoplasty. So, the cause of the dark circles has to be determined. If it is vascular sometimes IPL or Intense Pulse Light treatment may be helpful. If it is pigmentation, hydroquinone may be helpful.
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