How much bruising and swelling will occur?
The amount of bruising and swelling depends upon the patient and the procedure(s) chosen. Pre- and postoperative recommendations are given to you to minimize risk of any protracted bruising and to expedite healing. Over the first 1 to 2 weeks, swelling will work its way down on the face toward the neck as gravity draws the extra fluid downward until the body ultimately reabsorbs all the excess amount. Nevertheless, the advanced techniques that Dr. Lam uses make excessive and unsightly swelling uncommon. Bruising in most cases is very mild, and Dr. Lam can remove almost all remaining bruising with his laser 5 to 7 days following a procedure (except if the bruise is situated immediately around the eyes).
