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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I do not usually recommend “massage” as such for the eyes as this can damage the delicate surgery performed beneath the skin and cause further inflammation. For my patients I occasionally prescribe muscle contraction exercises for the eyes to help shift any oedema in the early days after sur...
Generally speaking, insurance only covers an eyelid surgery that
is deemed medically necessary. If the droopiness of your eyelids is impairing
your vision or is otherwise affecting the functionality of your eyes, it is
possible that your insurance may cover all or some of the cost of your...
It appears that you have a very mild asymmetry with one lid slightly higher/lower than the other. From the photo, the height difference appears very small, probably too small to necessitate a surgery.If you are concerned, make sure you are evaluated in-person by an experienced oculo-facial...