How can I minimize dark bruising from Juvederm?

It's been 5 days since my Juvederm injections. There was not much bruising afterwards, however on the 3rd day, the area next to my nose, around the smile line, became very bruised. The vein looks reddish and the area around it is purplish blue. How do I minimize this faster? Warm compresses or massage? Why did it show up on the 3rd day?

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A: Juviderm; How to Minimize Bruising (Wedding Day Blues)

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Jewel, Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming wedding! Use warm compresses three times a day.  Although "the Texas longhorn is out of the corral" already, you should try some Arnica products.  Discontinue all products that have any blood thinning properties such as asperin, Motrin,... more

A: Ice then warm compress

Theda C. Kontis, MD

It is not uncommon to have delayed bruising after injection of fillers. Next time, make sure you have avoided aspirin, motrin, advil, etc, for 2 weeks before treatment. Use ice compresses for the first day or two. After about the 3rd day, the bruise will improve with warm compresses, which breaks down the... more

A: Avoiding bruising with Injectables

Nicole Schrader, MD

I place patients with increased risk of bruising on Arnika pellets and Bromalein. If the bruising is delayed it may still help. Important is to avoid further discolorations with sun exposure. Use sunscreen SPF 35 on the bruised areas. For future treatments avoid any blood thinnening products including herbal... more

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