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Bruises After Silicone Microdroplet Injections
asked 2 years ago by Ryan M in Brooklyn, NY
Latest answer by Melanie D. Palm, MD
Question viewed 1,219 times
Tags: cheeks, forehead, bruising
I have some minor bruising on my cheek and forehead from my silicone microdroplet injections. How can I reduce or get rid of them? Warm compresses? Ice pack? How long does bruising from these injections typically last?
4 answers to Bruises After Silicone Microdroplet Injections
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How to Handle Bruising Post Silicone Treatment
Bruising is a potential side effect with any treatment involving needle injections. Not even the best physicians are perfect and avoid bruising 100% of the time. Silicone injections are a huge part of my practice and we deal with occasional bruising. When I am doing the treatment in the office, as soon as I see more brisk bleeding that could later lead to a bruise, we apply intense pressure with either a gauze or a q-tip directly to the spot.
After the treatment, we also always have all...
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Bruises Be Gone
Ice packs--great idea, use it on and off for the first 24 hours.
Arnica montana--take this orally, next time start the day before
Vitamin K topical cream--will improve and clear bruising
Consider pulsed dye laser treatment--it will clear the bruise in approximately 1/2 the time. Lower energies should be used.
Melanie D. Palm, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Severe bruising after filler injection
Bruising may be the result of several diffiernt conditions. Consider using Arnica orally as wel as in topical cream or gel. Perhaps i severe enough, ti could warrant evaluation with an hematolgoc work up.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Bruising after silicone injections
Bruising after silicone injections can occur. Injection related bruising can be minimized by Arnica based supplements are creams before and after surgery. I recommend the Bruise-Pak chewable pills and Bruise-Stick ointment stick.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon