Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Hi. It is normal to still be swollen and bruised 4 days after the surgery. Resting head up, using ice for 5-10mins in the morning, Arnica and time will help things subside. Most people have returned to normal activities wearing sunglasses after 5-7 days, although it can take a few weeks for the surgery reaction to go completely.
In 7 -10 days all should be good. You may want to use a topical arnica montana if ok with your doctor to make it go away faster. Good Luck!
It is not unusual to have some swelling present 4 days after upper blepharoplasty. The yellow color you are seeing is most likely some bruising, which is also not uncommon to see after the procedure. I would say in most cases, it would take about a week for the swelling and discoloration to improve to the point where you could go out. It is possible it could take longer in some instances with more severe swelling and bruising.
For at-home treatments, we suggest looking for a product formulated for the delicate eye area. We would recommend SkinCeuticals Eye Cream. This firming eye cream helps to correct the appearance of dark circles and early signs of aging. Powerful ingredients work synergistically in this firming...
As other doctors have said above, the final closure should be at 8-10mm above the lid margin in the midline, and follow the natural lid crease toward the middle and outer aspects of the lid. These are a bit high and are visible with your eyes open, however as has been said, it’s early a...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
