Small hematoma in upper eyelid 3 weeks after upper and lower blepharoplasy. Will this go away on its own? (Photo)

January 11, 2015
Asked By:Blef Leppard in Tucson, AZ

I caused a small hematoma in my upper eyelid 3 weeks after upper and lower blepharoplasy. It happened when removing makeup (I thought I was being careful)! There seems to be a pocket of blood under the skin that is traveling/spreading rather that being reabsorbed. Will this go away on its own? It has already been over a week since it happened, and it just seems to keep getting worse.

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February 2, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty hematoma

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February 2, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty hematoma

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Manish C. Champaneria, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2015

Answer: Bruising

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Christopher Khorsandi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2015

Answer: Bruising

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Christopher Khorsandi, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2015

Answer: Small blood collection will resolve spontaneously.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2015

Answer: Small blood collection will resolve spontaneously.

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January 12, 2015

Answer: So sorry you are experiencing this.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 12, 2015

Answer: So sorry you are experiencing this.

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January 12, 2015

Answer: Upper eyelid bruising

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January 12, 2015

Answer: Upper eyelid bruising

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