Is It Normal to Have Lingering Black Circles (from Black Eyes) 8 Weeks Post Op? (photo)

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I had open rhinoplasty 8 weeks ago with very severe bruising and swelling. Is it normal to have lingering black circles under my eyes where the black eyes were at 8 weeks? Is there anything I can do to help her rid of them ?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you have dark circles, not bruising. The dark circles are caused by relative hollowness (tear troughs) and shadow phenomenon. You may benefit from filler injections.  See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

In general, swelling after rhinoplasty takes months and months to fully resolve, and bruising can also take several weeks to go away.  You definitely had quite a lot of bruising and so you may find that it takes longer for it to go away.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Yes. It is normal to have some of the blood byproducts that stay behind form a bruise to cause black circles. I would expect this to resolve in time. Be patient. Everything in the plastic surgery world takes time, lots of time.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Residual hemosiderin deposits from severe swelling in lower lids take months to resolve. I might ry camille tea soaks.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

You certainly got your share of bruising from your original rhinoplasty.  Any darkness from bruising will be temporary.  At this point your best bet is to use some form of camouflage makeup. This is available at most cosmetic stores. A yellow based make up foundation will help cover-up purple.

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Is It Normal to Have Lingering Black Circles (from Black Eyes) 8 Weeks Post Op? (photo)

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Answer: Is It Normal to Have Lingering Black Circles (from Black Eyes) 8 Weeks Post Op? (photo)

Answer: Darkness around the eyes following a rhinoplasty.

Answer: Darkness around the eyes following a rhinoplasty.

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