Botox Bruise

I have a huge bruise under eye after botox. It's already been for 4 days. Please let me know how I can get rid of it ASAP. I'm using arnica now. How long will it be like this? Will ultrasound or laser help at least to change a color to yellow?

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22 Doctor Answers | Asked by Vow in Waltham, MA

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Botox Bruise Under Eye May Last Two weeks

It is uncommon to have such a bruise after Botox. The injector must have hit a small eyelid blood vessel. Unfortunately bruises after Botox have to run their course which can be two weeks. In the future the risk of a Botox Bruise can be reduced by Ice Packs or Cold Roller BEFORE and after your Botox injection. Around the eye, the Botox injector must carefully stretch the skin and look for all the small blood vessels. Once they are identified the Botox Needle can be inserted in an... more

Pulsed Dye Lasers for Botox Bruise

Hi Vow. That is an extremely pronounced bruise for Botox injections. In addition, Botox is usually not injected under the eye. Was this at the outer eye for crow's feet or could it be a dermal filler for under eye circles? The latter is much more likely to cause the kind of bruising you have. In any event, this kind of bruising is resolved pretty easily if it is treated at approximately 48 hours after the injections with a pulsed dye laser (V-Beam and V-Star... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Botox and bruise

Any needle used for a filler or Botox can cause a bruise since small veins and capillaries are not visible as they underneath the skin and it's just luck that they're not hit more often. On the other hand, botox underneath the eyelid is usually only one needle stick, superficial and this bruise in this photo seems excessive for such treatment. Some people are more prone to bruising if they have genetic problems with clotting, or take medication that can thin the blood... more

How long can a bruise last after Botox (or Restylane)?

With any injectable treatments, small to medium sized bruises are always a risk. Many treatments cause no bruising, but this is a happy result to be appreciated and not always counted on. Harmless poking of blood vessels sometimes invisible under the skin can lead to small bruises or even to collections of blood called hematomas. In most cases, this is harmless (but see your doctor as soon as possible if there is any lump or any pain). It takes regular bruises 7 to 10 days to fade from... more

You can try Bromelain or pulsed dye laser (PDL)

After Arnica Montana, you could try the supplement Bromelain (which is a pinneaple extract). If your doctor happens to have a pulsed dye laser, PDL - often called a Vbeam - that would help speed up the healing tremendously. Please visit the link below to learn more about Botox and what you can take BEFORE getting injected to prevent bruising next time.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

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Botox bruising

This is extremely common, especially under the eye. I wouldn't do anything at this point. It was resolve. Vitamin K cream may help.

A Vbeam pulsed dye laser can help speed up healing of a bruise

A Vbeam pulsed dye laser can help speed up healing of a bruise. Look on Candela's website under Vbeam to find a doctor who has this device in your area. Some people also take Bromelain which can help speed up the healing time. Good luck!

VBeam can speed up resolution of Botox Bruising

It's not unusual to get bruising after botox and filler injections, especially around the eyes, as this skin is thin and close to many fine blood vessels. This can happen in any physician's hand, even those who are extremely experienced. Things that can make bleeding more likely include the use of blood thinners including aspirin and ibuprofen, as well as any significant activity or exercise after the procedure. Fortunately, the VBeam laser can speed up the resolution of... more

Botox, Wrinkle Treatment, Beverly Hills Botox, Los Angeles Botox, Nasal Surgery, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty

Bruising can always occur with any needle based therapy, including Botox and when a bruise this size does occur, it can be upsetting. Ice the area and continue the arnica orally as well as apply arnica topical gel directly to the area. You may also try eating some Papya (contains the enzyme papain) that has been suggested speeds up the time for bruising to resolve. Avoid any medication that thins the blood as well as strenuous activity until the bruise resolves. Go to... more

Bruising after botox

I'm sure this bruise is extremely upsetting to you! Bruising can occur with any injectible. In your case, the bruise is pretty significant. This is probably due to the needle having hit a small vessel, and the fact that the eyelid skin is so thin. Some people (particularly those with very fair skin) are more prone to bruising than others. I always tell patients that they must be off aspirin and vitamin E for at least a week before any procedure. Once... more