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Michael McNeel, M.D.

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Recent answer posted by Michael McNeel, M.D.

Q: Severe hematoma from Botox remains after 8 weeks

A:

Your result is not typical but is a known risk of an injection of any type. The area around the eye is very vascular and therefor blood vessels can be at risk from injections and result in bruising.

Many physiicians require patients to be  off any medications that might increase the risk of bruising for 2-4 weeks prior to injections. An example of these products are aspirin type medications or anti-inflammatories like Motrin.

At this point, I would just wait and allow the body to heal. You have already done most of the common treatments for this situation.  It certainly can be bothersome to have such a long lasting bruise when you originally wanted to get improvement in lines and wrinkles in that area.

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate:
BS in Microbiology, University of Florida, 1985

Medical School:
M.D., University of Miami School of Medicine, 1990
Post-medical school training Internship:
General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1990-1991

Residency:
General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1991-1995
Chief Resident, 1994-1995

Fellowship:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1995-1997
Aesthetic medicine experience 12 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital affiliations Kennestone Hospital, Northside Hospital, Windy Hill Hospital, Northside Cherokee Hospital, Marietta Surgical Center, Marietta Plastic Surgery Center
Medical or professional licenseGA
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LocationMarietta Plastic Surgery, PC
823 Campbell Hill St NW
Marietta, GA USAView map
Additional Office Locations2230 Towne Lake Parkway
Building 700
Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30189
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