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

March 16, 2015
Asked By:Apple143 in Nyc

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???

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March 17, 2015

Answer: Lower eye vein treatments

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Answer: Lower eye vein treatments

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March 22, 2015

Answer: Bruising after under eye laser

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