It is Going on Three Weeks and I Have a Deep Purple Under my Eye from Sculptra. Help?

asked 11 months ago by lynjames in Laramie, WY
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, bruising, options, temples

I had sculptra done at my temples three weeks ago, two days later I developed a deep purple bruise under my right eye. It is still there. I have done arnica montana gel and moist heat. What else can I do. It is very dark and doesn't appear to have changed hardly at all.

5 answers to It is Going on Three Weeks and I Have a Deep Purple Under my Eye from Sculptra. Help?

Reducing Bruising after Sculptra

Bruising is a common risk with all injectable treatments, and it is usually resolved within a couple of weeks. It sounds like you are treating your bruise appropriately. In addition to your current treatment, be sure to sleep with your head elevated to reduce pressure in affected area. Your medication may be at play as well. Remember that aspirin and cortisone medications can promote bruising, so you may consider discontinuing use of those medications. Always... more

Daniel J. Leeman, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra bruise

Be patient, a bruise from Sculptra or any injectible can sometimes take weeks to disappear especially in the delicate eyelid area. It will disappear over the next few weeks. A laser or IPL treatment is a consideration.

Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon

Bruising From Sculptra

Bruising is a common problem that can be seen in spite of both the physician and patient doing all the right things. The bad bruises, especially those under the eye, can take weeks to resolve. Unfortunately Arnica Montana has never really been shown to be effective for either preventing bruising or speeding up the healing process. Artful use of makeup is your best option until the bruise fades. IPL is an option but in this area I would recommend simply waiting. more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Options to treat bruising after filler injection.

Unfortunately, no matter how careful the technique, a bruise can occur after filler placement. Normally, these will resolve after 7-10 days. When they persist longer than this, we will occasionally treat them with IPL. Check with your physician to see if this is an option for you.

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruises can often be treated with vitamin K cream

It may be a bruise. Bruises can often be treated with vitamin K cream. It’s very important to stay out of the sun as the sun can cause the bruise to stain the skin.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

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