It is a small artery that runs along the lip border. It is called the marginal artery. It can be injured by any surgeon working or injecting into the lip. Bruising would be less common if the lip was injected with an anesthetic that contains a vasoconstrictor (a chemical that shrinks the blood vessels). The... more
Bruising normal after lip job and taking Ibuprofen?
I bruise at the best of times, and did however take some Ibuprofen for back pain within 2 weeks of the procedure, which I have now been told is a blood thinner. Is this normal? I certainly would not go to work like this. The photo was taken 30 hours after the procedure.
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A: Bruising after Lip Augmentation
Bruising after lip augmentation is normal but minimal. The picture shown in the question is rare and atypical for normal bruising post procedure. I generally ask my patients to avoid Aspirin or Ibuprofen for three weeks and to administer Bruisestick ointment to the area after treatment. In any case, you should... more
A: Bruising after injections
Dear Worriedvictoria Bruising is variable with injections. Some more, some less. You can speed up the resolution by using topical traumeel, IV Traumeel and oral Arnica MK. Your upper lip has some bruising as well- the Hyaluronic Acids such as Juvederm do cause bruising compared with Collagen. Lip... more
A: Bruising after lip treatment and ibuprofen
I would not consider your extensive bruising normal or typical. Depending on how close to the procedure you were taking Ibuprofen, it may or may not have been responsible for the extensive bruising you are experiencing. At any rate, warm compresses and supplements such as Arnica can hasten the... more
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30 May 2009
thank you all for your responses. The bruising subsided, but somehow i think my new lips went with it! Is this possible? My next concern is i have an appointment to see a surgeon for neck/jowl lipo. Im sure she will take me through the process but im concerned with how bruised i will come out of it. Once again your feedback has been great. Cheers :)