Black eye/bruising after YAG laser to remove blue veins under eyes.

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Had this procedure performed and expected "some redness and swelling for a few days." Instead, I have two pretty bad black eyes that don't hurt at all, but look pretty bad. All the blood has pooled in the lowermost portion of the eye area just above cheek. Normal???

James W. Schlotter, MD · Answer

The answer is yes.  Almost everyone has bruising after laser vein treatment below the eye.  You can put cold wet compresses over the treated area to help reduce the swelling and bruising immediately after treatment.  Time will make it better.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Bruising is a common finding after laser for under eye veins. I recommend bromolein and Arnica Montna or a product called Bruise Stick made by Kare Skin.

Black eye/bruising after YAG laser to remove blue veins under eyes.

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