How Long Will It Take for Bruised Skin to Heal After Eyelid Surgery?

It really varies depends on the extend of your eyelid surgery, whether it is just skin excision, or suture blepharoplasty, or levator surgery. There are many variety of procedures that are done on the eyelids. And not all have bruising, some procedures there are no bruising actually. Typically, if any, most bruising go away within one week of surgery.

It's not unusual for patients to have bruising and swelling following blepharoplasty surgery. In most cases, this resolves in one to two weeks following surgery. In rare cases, bruising may last for up to 4 to 6 weeks following surgery.During this period of time, it's important to maintain close contact with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to reassure you and alleviate your anxiety.

Most bruising resolves in about a week, but residual bruising can last for several weeks depending on your rate of healing. Refrain from exercise and heavy lifting for at least a week after surgery for minimal bruising. You can also cover it up a bit with concealer after your stitches have been removed (in about a week or so).