How long do black eyes take to go away?

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Spooner

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Edit Day 4 swelling's down slightly, but the color and size of the bruising is deeeeeeeeeeeep purple. i still look like a damn fool
 

Rock Hydra

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Originally posted by: KLin
Originally posted by: MX2times
You shouldnt break up fist fights with your face:(

I can just see him diving in front of his friend yelling "NOOOOOOOOO" in slow motion to take the punch to the face :laugh:.

:laugh: Yeah, and his body gets all wobbly and he falls Fight Night style.
 

Fritzo

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Blood flow to that area is pretty week. It'll take a week or two before it goes away. Expect the area to turn green and yellow as it heals too.