How long can your eyelids stay red after upper blepharoplasty surgery?

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Hello, How long can your eyelids stay red after surgery? I’ve read 7-10 days and greater than 6 months. Thank you

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Eyelid have redness after upper blepharoplasty for 2-6 months on average. Each person is different and technique is also a factor.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. inflammation that will require more time to heal causes this issue.There is still a chance that the redness will resolve. Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Anticipate visible bruising and swelling in the upper lids which usually lasts about 10 days. After that, the incisions will be pink and rather lumpy bumpy for the first 2 to 3 months. As soon as the stitches have been removed, you can apply make up and get back to your normal activities. In our practice, we perform this procedure under local anesthesia, which takes about 30 minutes

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It depends on a number of variables.
Some people have red sensitive skin that can be red much longer. 
I usually say it takes about three months to look fully presentable skin scars can continue to mature for over a year.
Best,
Mats Hagström MD

How long can your eyelids stay red after upper blepharoplasty surgery?

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