Purple Eyelids After Blepharoplasty?

  A not altogether desired outcome of eyelid surgery is sometimes dilation of the cutaneous blood vessels which can cast a purple hue to the skin.  This is more common after secondary procedures. This is not something usually discussed and treatment can be difficult.  Hyfrecation of individual blood vessels is one option but makeup may be the best option. I will be interested to learn what others think.

   In pigmented individuals, hyperpigmented scars may persist for several months and tend to improve over a year to 18 months.  If the area represents persistent bruising or pigment deposition this tends to resolve with time as well.  An exam would be necessary to determine the proper course of action at this point.

I have not heard of this happening and without a picture it is difficult to surmise what my have occurred. Discoloration secondary to post op bruising is common but for it to be present 6m after the procedure is highly unlikely.