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
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Three weeks after an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, the incisions are still in the earlier phases of maturation. The redness will fade and the scar is likely to be much less of an issue. Your Surgeon is correct that keloids do not form in the area around your eyes; the deltoid, chest and ea...
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