Is a Large Bruise Under My Eye A Normal Sculptra Side Effect? (photo)

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Latest answer by Deborah Sarnoff, MD
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Tags: 3 days post-op, bruising, normal, side effects

I had sculptura injections 3 days ago. two days after I got a large bruise under my left eye. what can I do??

9 answers to Is a Large Bruise Under My Eye A Normal Sculptra Side Effect? (photo)

Bruise and Sculptra

Whenever injections are administered in the face from any filler or Botox, Dysport, etc. there is always a chance of hitting a small blood vessel and having temporary bruising. The skin around the eye is very thin and vascular so that bruising is a common side effect of filling in this area. To minimize chances of bruising in the future, try to refrain from aspirin, motrin, Vitamin E for a week or two prior to treatment, - The herbal supplement, arnica montana, can be... more

Deborah Sarnoff, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

How to treat bruises after filler injections

Unfortunately, bruising is a common side effect of any filler injections, especially Sculptra due to the depth of the treatment. Like with other fillers, injection-related adverse events are frequent, including inflammation, bruising, swelling, pain, and itching, but they resolve spontaneously in a few days. Large bruises such as yours can take some time to resolve. Arnica, both topical and oral, has never been shown to be better than a placebo. Vitamin K oxide gel has been shown to be only... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Pulsed dye laser to treat bruising after Sculptra

Pulsed dye laser treatment has been shown to reduce bruising. It is best to treat the bruise as soon as possible as older bruises do not respond as well. If the bruise is very bothersome to you, you should see if your doctor could treat it with pulsed dye laser. This is a laser that is used very commonly to treat vascular lesions such as facial blood vessels.

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon

Bruising after Sculptra

Bruising is a potential risk that associated with any injection to the face and is more common in area where there are more blood vessels as under the eyes and in the 'smile line' areas. Avoiding anti inflammatories, fish oil and higher doses of vitamin E for a week or two prior to injections lessens the chances of bruising. Now that you have a bruise, it is advisable that you keep the area out of direct sun light and use sun screen as... more

Joseph N. Togba, MD
Oakland Plastic Surgeon

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Sculptra works for enhancing volume in the cheeks and temples as well as other places

If you have bruising after treatment, you can use a product called Auriderm Post Operative gel, which contains vitamin K oxide, and makes the bruising fade faster. You may also want to talk with your physician about avoiding medications, herbals, and vitamins which make it easier to bruise. THey are usually avoided for 2 weeks before injections. Best to you,

Carolyn Jacob, MD
Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon

Bruising after dermal filler injections

Some bruising can potentially happen after any dermal filler injections. There are many small blood vessels in facial skin, so it's not uncommon to touch one or several during injections. If a small blood vessel is punctured during the injection, holding steady pressure on it for 10 minutes will usually prevent a bruise from forming. What is also very important is the preparation beforehand. Unless prescribed by a physician, I ask patients to avoid any blood thinners,... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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Bruising after Sculptra and other fillers

Bruising can occur with any kind of fillers or injections. The area around the eye is very vascular and may bruise more easily than other areas. Certain people are more likely to bruise, especially if you take any medication, vitamin, or supplement that thins your blood. These include aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, omega 3 supplements such as fish oil or flaxseed oil, and several others. Try to avoid these medications and alcohol one week before your next... more

Nancy Samolitis, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Bruising after Sculptra

Sculptra is injected in the periorbital area quite deeply and deposited almost on the bone, hence chances of bruising are higher. Like any bruise it will undergo resolution and disappear in 7-10 days. Vitamin K containing creams can speed this process, so does application of warmth ( after bruise has already formed, heat actually stimulates break down of it ). Your doctor can also prescribe you Heparin containing cream to apply 5 times a day. Homeopathic... more

Alexandra Chambers, MD
London Dermatologist

Bruise after Sculptra

Because of the numerous passes with the needle, albeit small, used for Sculptra, what you are seeing is not uncommon. I think some warm moist heat is good and you should avoid sun exposure until the bruise is gone to avoid getting brown spots. I personally like Arnica gel and tablets too, sold at the health food store, to help it all fade. Hang in there.