Laura, Thanks for the question. Sorry to hear about the bruising. We recommend people abstain from medications that are conducive to "thinning" of blood and subsequently predispose you to a higher likelihood of bruising. The products include NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and vitamin E.... more





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3 Dec 2008
I had juvederm twice in my lips and the first time I took advil a couple days before and my lips bruised for about a week or so, the next time I had it done I did not take anything that would cause them to bruise two weeks before hand and they still bruised. I thought my doctor was very gentle when applying the needle, I also used iced before and after, so I guess I just bruise easily.
138 posts
11 Jul 2008
There are a number of things that good injectors will try to do to minimize bruising, including: Arnica Montana Ethanol Free Witch Hazel Bromolein Pineapple Extract applying ice slow injections small needles avoiding certain medications before injecting, etc. Nevertheless, despite our best efforts, patients do occasionally bruise, sometimes badly. The good news is that bruising resolves without any treatment. The most important thing you can do to minimize bruising is to avoid NSAIDs (Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin, etc) and choose an experienced injector!