What causes under eye bruising post upper blepharoplasty?

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I had upper blepharoplasty via laser 10 days ago. Why is most of the bruising below both eyes?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,You can expect the majority of bruising and swelling to resolve within 2 weeks however it can take up to 6 months for final results. Bruising will tend to travel downward and settle with gravity. This is not unusual. All the best!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

This is very common. A small amount of bleeding in the upper eyelids travels down along the tissue planes and settles in the lower eyelid. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Himansu Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. It is not unusual to have lower eyelids bruised post upper blepharoplasty procedure. The eyelid skin is thin and any blood tracking down can cause bruising. It does go away relatively fast. Good luck.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for the question. Any bruising you have now is not related to the blepharoplasty you had 10 years ago. Sometimes patients just bruise around the eyelids for no apparent reason. Others are taking blood thinners and this contribute to the bruising. See an Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation. Good luck.

James D. Wethe, MD · Answer

The simplest answer is 
"gravity"... bruising of the upper lid post surgery will tend to travel 
downward over short or longer periods of time and so despite the fact 
that the lower lids were not operated upon you can still have bruising there and it can take a couple of weeks to go away in some cases.  J. Wethe, M.D.

What causes under eye bruising post upper blepharoplasty?

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Answer: Bruising of lower eyelids

Answer: Bruising of lower eyelids

Answer: Gravity

Answer: Gravity

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What causes under eye bruising post upper blepharoplasty?

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Answer: Bruising of lower eyelids

Answer: Bruising of lower eyelids

Answer: Gravity

Answer: Gravity

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