Age 53. Bruising 2 Months After Facelift?

   Bruising 2 months after a facelift may be residual hemosiderin staining.  This should get better with time, and I would wait a little longer before an intervention.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I have seen this many times. Sometimes you may have alittle more bleeding on one side with entrapped blood which is absorbed but the iron deposited  can remain until cleared by the immune system.  This can take months.  You can try arnica and warm compresses but good mineral make-up is your best friend.

This is an unusual but occasional prolonged effect.  I suggest you try first Arnica gel, and if that doesn't help, then a bleaching cream.

In my experience, the perception of bruising is more likely to be related to pigmentation which can be managed conservatively as well as with bleaching creams if appropriate. I suggest you discuss this concern with your surgeon.

Bruising 2 months after a facelift is rare but not unheard of. It is also not unusual if the bruise is under the eye area since the lymphatic vessels in the this upper cheek or malar area tend to be more prone. Patience is the key as I have not seen a bruise that has not resolved in the long run. You may want to consider taking high does of Arnica Montana and having a few manual lymphatic drainage treatments.