The last of my bruises from lower-lid surgery suddenly turned brown and were joined by dark circles below each eye after about an hour bike ride in the sun using a high SPF sunblock (5 weeks post-op, now 8). I am of Italian descent and have dark, easily tanned skin. I do not burn under normal circumstances. I diligently apply zinc oxide to the area and avoid the sun as much as possible (wearing sunglasses and a hat). Is there any treatment for this problem? With time will the marks go away?
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It does appear that you have congenital bulgy eyes that can benefit from cosmetic orbital decompression. Orbital decompression is not only for patient with thyroid eye disease.
Dear Sophia,
It is a common human craniofacial
variant to have a large orbit and a relatively sunken socket. Within soft tissue over the lower aspect of
the orbital rim, the craniofacial orbital structures can become quite
apparent. Judging from your photo, you
do have what is commonly...
Although blepharoplasty (eyelid) surgery is the only treatment that is long lasting there are a few things you can do that are of temporary help. Make sure you have an exam to make sure that you do not have weak eye muscles, ptosis, as your cause by an exam by a board certified specialist.
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