How to Help Control Bruising Before Restylane Injections for Tear Troughs?

asked 1 year ago by TrueSouthernBelle in Arkansas
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: tear trough, bruising, hollow, prevention

I am planning to get Restylane injections for my hollow tear troughs. I was wondering what supplements to avoid and what I can take to help control the bruising/swelling beforehand. Should I take Arnica supplements before the procedure? How many days before, what doses? Drink lots of water? Arnica topical gel after? Before? I know bruising and swelling aren't completely preventable, but I just want to know how to prevent it as much as possible. I will do everything it takes.

9 answers to How to Help Control Bruising Before Restylane Injections for Tear Troughs?

Minimizing bruising with injectables

I think the key is to avoid any supplements, do avoid aspirin and antiinflammatory agents for two weeks prior. Some foods like heavy garlic products and alcohol can thin the blood as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Minimizing bruising from tear trough injections with hyaluronic acid treatments such as Restylane or Juvederm

To minimize bruising you should avoid aspirin for two weeks before injections, and for two days before you should avoid nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents such as Alleve, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, vitamin E supplements, Fish Oil, Garlic tablets, Ginko biloba, Ginseng and avoid exercise immediately following the injections. Taking Arnica montana and bromelain may help minimize bruising. Slow injection technique and a small needle help. Sometimes the doctor mixes the Restylane or... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

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How to minimize bruising with injectables

I would avoid all blood thinning products such as aspirin, motrin, advil, excedrin, alleve,etc. 7-10 days prior to injection. In addition I would ice the area for 10-15 minutes before and after the injection. You can also take Arnica (homeopathic medication) before and after the injection to minimize the bruising. Pineapple juice can also help break down the byproducts of hemoglobin in your blood and minimize visible bruising. Even with all these measures taken, some people may... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Bruising following Fillers injections..

Yes you can minimize bruising following Fillers injections (regardless of the type of fillers: Radiesse, Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm). First avoid any blood thinners like: aspirin, ibuprofen, etc but also less known ones like Fish oil, and Vit. E. Try to stop those about 1 week prior to the Filler injections. Start taking Arnica Montana pills 3 days prior or at least few hours before fillers injections. Before the injections ask your doctor to apply ice over the areas to be injected... more

Henri P. Gaboriau, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

How to Help Control Bruising Before Restylane Injections for Tear Troughs

The previous expert posters have given you a list of things to avoid and do to help "prevent" bruising. You must be aware that no matter what you do you still can become bruised so adjust your life schedule just to be safe with the appearances. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Steps to diminish bruising before and after filler injections

1. Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, all NSAID products 2 weeks before and after the injections. (If you take blood thinners, speak to your doctor about discontinuing these medications) 2. Stop all herbal supplements and vitamins 2 weeks before and after the injection. 3. Eat fresh pineapple and/or take Bromelain supplements three days before and 1 week after injections. (I have not found topical creams or Arnica to work as well as Bromelain) 4. Ice the injected areas... more

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Minimizing bruising for under-eye Restylane: non-cutting needle

There are two aspects to minimizing the chance of bruising with injections to the tear troughs. First is what the patient can do, which is to avoid all supplements, vitamins, and other things such as ibuprofen or aspirin that can affect bruising. Ask your doctor if you are unsure about any particular one. Arnica may help, but significant bruising is related to a puncture of a capillary by the needle, which brings us to the other aspect: technique. If I feel there is a chance of bruising... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Avoid blood thinners before Restylane injections

Hi, Here are the things that I find are helpful in avoiding bruising after a Restylane treatment near your eyes. Avoid anything that thins the blood for 2 weeks prior to the treatment. The most common blood thinners are medication prescribed to thin the blood (Coumadin, Persantine, Plavix, etc), Aspirin, NSAIDs (Motrin, Advil, Aleve), fish oil, and vitamin E. There is actually a long list of supplements that thin the blood. Your doctor should... more

Marc Cohen, MD
Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

Things to do to prevent bruising from fillers

There are a few things that you do that can definitely help. 1. Avoid NSAIDs, such as aspirin, iboprofeln, naproxen, etc. 2. Avoid supplements such as gingko and vitamin E which can make you bleed a bit more. 3. Ice the area immediately after the procedure. 4. Arnica pills and cream and Vit K cream may be of help, and need to be taken and applied before the procedure. Bromelain found in pineapples may also help. Just remember these are not studied enough and the evidency of helping... more