Under eye bag removal. How long will the bruising last, and when can I drive?

Generally, I let my patients go outdoors after surgery.  I ask them to wear large sunglasses that will cover the eyes.  The nice thing about eyelid surgery is that wearing sunglasses can pretty much hide your recovering eyelids.Best of luck with your recovery!

The small part of the scar I see looks a little high and perhaps could be lowered after some time. There are topical treatments that could help the color. See you surgeon and ask about all your options.

You are likely referring to upper eyelid retraction.  First, it is important to find out the cause (inherited vs. thyroid eye disease vs. other).  Then you can consider upper eyelid retraction surgery to lower the upper eyelids, which can be done under local anesthesia.  See an...

This is a great question, and not the first time it has been asked.  One of the benefits of a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty is that there are no external stitches. Most of the time, fat is repositioned through this approach, and sutures can be used to hold it in place. These...

It would be best to not use marijuana after your surgery.  Anything you inhale other than air may have a detrimental affect on your healing.  Please ask your surgeon when it is safe to resume.

Hi Alyssa.  We have had several young patients like you who have tear troughs related to genetics rather than age.  In these situations, Restylane is an excellent option for helping improve the appearance below the eyes.  To see other before and after pictures of Los Angeles tear...