Ultrasound for Juvederm bruising?

I had Juvederm injections under my eyes on Friday. They hit a vein under each eye, which caused bruising. The nurse mentioned something about coming back for an ultrasound for the bruising if it does not improve. How does this work?

Ultrasound for Juvederm bruising?
2 answers to “Ultrasound for Juvederm bruising?”

A: I recommend Auriderm and Arnica Montana

Daniel Reichner, MD

I'm not impressed with the ultrasound treatments for bruising. I recommend Auriderm cream (Vitamin K oxide) and Arnica Montana pills for the peri-orbital bruising after hyaluronic acid injections around the eye.

A: Ultrasound would be helpful for bruising

Bryan K. Chen, MD

Ultrasound essentially heats the skin, promoting increased blood flow and resorption of the iron/hemoglobin that gives the skin that purple hue. It would be helpful. Another suggestion would be to use Arnica Montana which comes in the form of pills and a topical gel (available at many health-food and produce... more

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