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Bruising under your eyes post-surgery is not uncommon. It should go away on its own in a couple weeks, but Arnica topically and or orally may help speed the process.
I know of nothing that hastens the departure of bruising. I do not think that any of the anti-bruising preparations (eg. arnica) do anything. Be patient and avoid traumatizing the area.
You most likely had a very bad bruise associated with your eyelid surgery. It will go away, it just takes time. Some doctors advocate using IPL to break down the bruise. I personally have not been very impressed with this approach. Time is often the best cure.
Bruising after eyelid surgery can last for a few weeks after surgery. Normally the body just breaks down the blood and absorbs it.
Bruising after eyelid surgery may last several weeks depending upon the patient and technique. Warm compresses may hasten recovery, arnica may also help.
There are circumstances where additional surgery may be needed to help the situation. I do like the breath right strip suggestion but recognize that supporting the eyelid with tape is probable less expensive and also effective. Again there is no substitute for seeing someone for a...
Under eye Restylane has revolutionized how we approach lower eyelid issues. The treatment is very comfortable and involves minimal down time. In my office service is available at the time on initial consultation. Generally we advise people that service last about 1 year but...
As others have noted you have lower eyelid ectropion where the eyelid gets pulled downward by scarring. This is a known complication of facial fracture repair. The good news is that many will improve with massage, eyelid taping, and time. Keep your eye lubricated and talk with your plastic...
Yes, any time a patient undergoes surgery for the eyes, or any procedure that requires anesthesia ( whether it be general anesthesia or "twilight" sedation anesthesia), they need to have a responsible adult with them to take them home after surgery and care for them overnight. You cannot...
Patients wanting to change the anatomy of their facial structures often end up very unhappy with results. Even if this was possible, I would urge you not to seek such a surgery.
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