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

Trish0314Aug 27, 2018
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.

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Dr. Brian S. Biesman, MD
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Dr. Brian S. Biesman, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS
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Dr. Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS
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Answered on Aug 31, 2018
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Dr. Paul E. Goco, MD
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Dr. Paul E. Goco, MD
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