4 Weeks Since Rhinoplasty. Black Eye Still Not Healed.

Hi Choc,

Contact your surgeon if you are concerned about your persistent bruising.  You may try warm compresses in the area to help dissolve the bruise.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Yes, of course, if you are concerned, let your surgeon know, and perhaps schedule follow up appointment for evaluation.  It is easily possible after four weeks to still have some discoloration, but by six weeks, this generally resolves.   

It sounds like you had extensive surgery for nasal reconstruction.  With more extensive surgery comes more swelling and bruising.  Bruising represents small particles of blood beneath the skin and our body resolves the bruising by sending out certain cells to "clean it up".   It may be that the bruising will take longer to resolve since it there was much more of it this time.  See your surgeon.

Good luck

Dr. ES

Although unusual, black eyes 4 weeks after rhinoplasty is possible. In 35 years, I've never seen this persist - be patient. Contact your surgeon whenever you have concerns or questions.