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Bruising Radiesse Around My Mouth? (photo)

I had radiesse injections put in around my mouth and it looks like blood pooled on one side in that area. Is this permanent? I'm very nervous! This happened six days ago and it is not getting better from what I can tell. Is there anything I can do so it will heal faster or should I go see a doctor? I have been putting arnica gel on that area. Can you please help. Best Deirdre

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by deirdre new york

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Bruising After Radiesse

Hello Deirdre, Bruising is a common side effect with all injectables. The best solution at this point is allowing a little bit of time to pass. In the next week, your body will start to heal itself and your bruise will begin to change from blue to green to yellow and eventually fade. To prevent bruising at your next visit it is best to avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, Vitamin A, and fish oils at least a week prior to treatment. You should consult with you physician before stopping any medications... more

Bruising after Injection

Bruising after injection can happen with any of the fillers. For now the arnica may help. For next time avoid asprin and other platelet inhibitors for a month before your injection. Use ice before and after injection. Blunt cannulae are also helpful for people who are prone to bruising.

Bruising after Radiesse

Unfortunately, all types of injections can lead to bruising, although this does not happen frequently. I do not think that you will have any permanent discoloration, but it may take several weeks for the bruise to resolve completely. There are also some oral forms of Arnica that can be taken that may help. Your physician may be able to direct you to some of these Arnica pills.

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I would have your plastic surgeon examine you to see if there is anything to offer at this point. If this simply a bruise, this may take 2 weeks to resolve, maybe longer.

Significant bruising around mouth after Radiesse

Radiesse is a thicker filler type and is usually injected deeper, which has the potential for increased bruising. I don't see anything abnormal with your bruise, but I think you should expect for this to take several weeks to resolve. The Arnica may help, as will avoiding Aspirin, Aleve, Advil, and anything else that has the potential to thin your blood. You have a pretty hefty bruise, so please don't expect it to resolve that quickly. It simply will take time.

Bruising after Radiesse in nasal labial fold, is this going to go away?

Typically bruising does go away but it can take a couple of weeks, especially if there was a hematoma (collection of blood under the skin) which it appears to be. Warm compresses may help at this point. It's always a good idea to let your provider know what is going on. They may want to see you too.

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Kathleen from Hinsdale
5 months ago

I have used the BBL laser 560 15-20-20 to help the bruising, with great results!

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