Bruising -- Many Factors to Consider

There is no difference in bruising with restylane and juvederm in my experience. The following are some methods to help decrease the incidence of bruising post injection with NASHA agents: 1. Avoid medications which promote bleeding such as aspirin or advil 2. Avoid herbal medications which can promote bleeding such as Green tea or Fish oil 3. Avoid lifestyle activities which can promote bleeding such as Alcohol consumption 4. A gentle touch- every experienced injector has techniques they utilize to minimize bruising and swelling post injection 5. Ice immediately before, during, after 6. Eat more greens- Foods higher in Vitamin K eaten for a few days can be helpful to increase this clotting factor. It probably does not make a huge difference. 7. If you bleed easy during dental procedures or surgical procedures you may want to make sure you don't have a coagulopathy.