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
Should my doctor apply ice pre and post Juvederm for swelling and bruising?
Should my plastic surgeon be applying ice pre and post procedure to help minimize swelling and bruising? I just had it done and have horrific bruising.....no ice, numbing cream or local was used in my procedure. Please advise!!
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A: Several factors for Juvederm swelling and bruising
Thanks for your question. Bruising is individual, and is also related to the location, technique, medicines, and other factors. Bruising happens when small blood vessels are damaged -- either nicked by the needle going in, or bursting from the pressure of what's injected. The blood in these vessels leaks into... 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.
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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!