Dr. Schoenfeld knows his patients are eager to return to their regular schedules after surgery, and he can recommend different things to promote faster healing. The doctor recommends that prior to surgery patients temporarily discontinue the use of vitamins and natural remedies as they can lead to increased bleeding and bruising of the face following blepharoplasty. Before the doctor begins the surgery, he administers epinephrine to prevent blood flow during surgical injections of the eyelid and face, which decreases intraoperative bleeding. Directly following blepharoplasty, Dr. Schoenfeld applies Arnica gel topically to reduce pain and inflammation, and he encourages patients to ice the affected area immediately. Even with these precautions, bruising will likely occur. Photorejuvenation (light laser) treatment can expedite the resolution of bruising postoperatively. Additionally, patients can use makeup to cover the bruising one week after blepharoplasty. Click here to learn more details about recovery and side effects of Eyelid surgery.