It is not uncommon for  patients after eye surgery to view themselves in the mirror, and question why they even decided to have surgery. The eyes are very visible and cannot be easily hidden.
Over the first week, the face and cheeks swell, and the bruising can discolor your swollen face all the way down your cheeks. Eye bruising is different from most other bruises because eyelids don't require much blood to grow intensely red and discolored.Sometimes after surgery it may feel as if your eyes will barely open because of the swelling. The good news is that swelling will usually improve rapidly. Once you sit upright, gravity will help to drain some of the swelling. 

 

Recovery Elements has products to help alleviate bruising and swelling eye surgery.

 

The use of cold eye masks can help ease the discomfort and reduce the swelling. We  carry a variety of cold therapy eye and facial masks to use after surgical procedures. The intense color will turn to a dark purple and finally a yellow hue that appears just prior to full disappearance. Often, patients use a makeup concealer makeup to hide the discoloration.

Some patients become discouraged by thier early appearance, just remember that swelling and bruising eventually  disappear. There are vitamin K Products that are effective in reducing bruising Auriderm Eye Crème includes vitamin K can help speed the healing process.

Finally you start to notice some signs of improvement, and the next morning you look a little worse. It is not unusual for this pattern to continue for a few weeks because you are laying flat at night. If you experience itching cold compresses applied to the area can be very effective. The eye masks can also help with itching and keep them in the refrigerator so they feel cool when applied. Numbness of the upper lashes is temporary. The feeling will start to return at around 4-6 weeks and be back to normal within two to three months.

Healing after eye surgery

All patients heal differently. Don’t get discouraged because it will take some time to get back to normal. While most bruising is gone in about two weeks,  swelling will persist for a longer time. Your eyelids will continue to heal for at least four to six months after eye surgery. Once the bruising and most of the swelling is gone, it is only natural to concentrate on the visible scars. All scars go through phases and different skin types heal differently.There are several scar crèmes and gels that can help accelerate the process. Be sure to read the directions and avoid getting them into your eyes. Most patients will feel comfortable facing the public with in a couple of weeks. But remember you will not be fully recovered for several months after the surgery.