Why do I have a large bruise on jaw after blepharaplasty?

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3 days post-op. Following doctor's orders with ice 20 minutes very hour. Just finished the ice. Bruising around eyes was to be expected. However, last night a large purple bruise appeared on the face by the jaw and has spread under chin partially down the neck. The cheek/jaw area is also swollen. What is going on? Surgeon is out of town for a week.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon for bruising  to spread into the lower face following eyelid surgery. If you have any concerns I am sure your surgeon has a physician covering in their absence and I would reach out to that individual. Contact your doctor's office and they should be able to help arrange that.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not uncommon to have bruising track down on the cheek following blepharoplasty, especially the lowers, if there was significant dissection.  To be sure, I’d get checked.

Paul E. Goco, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Could the bruising be from your surgery?? Yes, it is possible. Bruising can travel down in to the cheek/jaw line especially if you had a lower eyelid surgery.  I would still have you contact the surgeons office for evaluation.  You should be seen by someone in the office to evaluate you in person.

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Why do I have a large bruise on jaw after blepharaplasty?

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