Santa Monica Juvederm doctors

There are a few things that you can try to help minimize bruising.  First of all. I request that my patients stop all supplements that may have blood thinning properties. Also, it is important for patients to stop taking aspirin and meds that have aspirin containing qualities. Patients can also start taking Arnica and Bromelain 3-4 days prior to the injections. Ice can also be applied to the area after the treatment.  All of these suggestions may help, but will probably not stop bruising all together. 

Getting Juvederm 2 weeks before an event should be plenty of time to look your best.  I would suggest to stop taking aspirin, fish oil or any other supplements that could cause bleeding and bruising.  I would also suggest that you start taking arnica a few days before the injectable and continue taking it 3 to 5 days after. Also applying ice right after the injections can also help minimize bruising and swelling.

Most common side effects of lip injections are bruising or hematoma formations (collection of blood). Typically these go away by the first or second week. If your lumpiness is not going away by the third week, what probably happened was that too much Juvederm was injected on one side than the other. Hyaluronidase is great for dissolving it. I would recommend seeing a baord certified dermatologist or a plastic surgeon to fix it for you. Ben Behnam MD