How long will it take for a black eye to show up?

Question

The skin around it is already swollen, but I don't see any bruises. When I wake up tomorrow will it be worse?

Update:

I really just need to know how bad it will be on the first day. Just my luck, tomorrow is school pictures.

Answer 1

Favorite Answer

Bruising starts to show within a few hours and sometimes right away. You will probably wake up with a black eye.

Answer 2

12 hours?

Answer 3

I think you should be more worried about how long it will stay!

Answer 4

SHOWTIME!