How can I stop the bleeding after after functional eyelid surgery?

November 21, 2018
Asked By:ccaaron in Modesto, CA

I have had consistent bleeding from my right eyelid. It started about 3 hours after surgery and has been dripping blood for about 22 hours. Saw the doctor this am. He said it will stop, but he said that yesterday. I have had a pressure bandage on it which bleeds through about every 2 hours. What can I do to stop the bleeding? I have no pain or other issues, just bleeding.

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November 23, 2018

Answer: Bleeding After Eyelid Surgery

Rohit Jaiswal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Bleeding After Eyelid Surgery

Rohit Jaiswal, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 23, 2018

Answer: This is not normal.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 23, 2018

Answer: This is not normal.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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