Bruising After Botox, Is this Normal?

Unfortunately, bruising is always a possibility when an injection is done.  There is no magical formula, and any physician who has injected Botox or other fillers has had bruising on occasion.  Often times there may be no bruising at all, but sometimes it happens.  Usually the physician can apply some pressure to the area when he sees that a bruise may occur to decrease the possibility of a large bruise.  If it does occur, it will usually resolve in a few days.  You may feel free to cover it up with make-up.  If you have any concerns, make an appointment with the physician who injected you so he can take a look and answer any questions you have. 

Bruising after Botox can occur. Most of the time it is visible the same day or the very next day. In some cases, however, it may become visible several days later. A bruise occurs when blood leaks out of a traumatized blood vessel. It could be that with strenuous activity or rubbing or due to blood thinners that an injured blood vessel dislodges a clot and causes some blood to leak into the tissue and thus cause a visible bruise (e.g. heavy exercise a few days later may results in a bruise). The bruise typically dissipates within a week or two. We often use Intense Pulse Light (IPL) to accelerate the clearance of a bruise.

It is very common for some bruising to appear after an injection treatment. The bruising will gradually go away within two weeks or so. Make sure to avoid medications that encourage bleeding, like ibuprofen and aspirin.

Swelling, redness, discomfort and bruising are common and settles down within 3 days or so. This sounds like what happened to you. Rest assured, the bruising will subside over the next week or so. Follow your injector's post-care instructions to facilitate healing.

Yes, any time a treatment is rendered using a needle, there is a possibility of a bruise even with the best techniques.  There are many actions a patient may take prior to treatments to minimize this outcome (ex: avoiding alcohol the night before, fish oil supplements, Ibuprofen, etc).  

We use icing throughout the treatment to minimize this reaction.  Be certain to ask your practitioner ahead of time regarding recommendations prior to treatment.  

As for now, being that you indicated you are satisfied with your treatment outcomes, try not to worry about the mild bruises as they will clear with time. 

Bruising after Botox injections is a very common side-effect and is most noticeable around the eyes, but it can occur anywhere that the skin has been punctured. The bruising is temporary and can be lessened in the first day with ice application for 5 to 10 minutes every 4 to 6 hours.