Will Juvederm bruise my face?

I had restaylne in the past and it really bruised. the bruises lasted over 3 weeks!! is juvederm similar in that I will get bruising from the injection?

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8 answers to “Will Juvederm bruise my face?”

A: Using the Zimmer chiller when injecting any filler or Botox prevents most bruising

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

All fillers can cause bruising and stopping your meds or stopping that wine with your meal a week ahead of time isn't going to be practical. Chilling the skin while you get the injections is the best way to prevent bruising since it constricts the tiny blood vessels and it makes the injections... more

A: Juvederm can cause bruising

By Ritu Saini, MD - New York City Dermatologist

Juvederm and really any of the fillers can cause bruising. This happens from the trauma the needle causes as it enters the skin and affects the blood vessels around the injection site. Some of the ways to decrease injection is to stop aspirin and other blood-thinning agents such as coumadin, plavix, ibuprofen... more

A: Minimize bruising after filler

By Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD - Charlotte Dermatologist

With any filler you can get bruising. I see more bruising typically with hyaluronic fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane, but they are still great products for volume restoration. I think we see the least bruising with Sculptra. To minimize bruising, we recommend avoiding aspirin, advil etc for 7-10... more

A: Bruising -- Many Factors to Consider

By Anil R. Shah, MD - Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is no difference in bruising with restylane and juvederm in my experience. The following are some methods to help decrease the incidence of bruising post injection with NASHA agents: 1. Avoid medications which promote bleeding such as aspirin or advil 2. Avoid herbal medications which can promote... more

A: It is always possible to get a bruise with a needle

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Whenever you inject the skin with any product that requires a needle, there is a risk of a bruise. This can occur with Botox, Restylane or Juvederm. Having said this, usually there is no bruising or very little. It will help you if you avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories such as Advil,... more

A: Caution in adjusting your medical regimen

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

I agree whole heartedly with the comments by the other physicians, however be cautious about altering your medical regimen without speaking to your doctor first. This is especially true if you are on stronger medications for blood thinning. Remember, your health is the first goal. I hope this helps.

A: Juvederm, Restylane, and Bruising

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Bruising is one of the more common complications of injectable fillers. The bruising is not directly caused by the type of filler, but rather, by the size of the needle used to inject the filler, the amount of tissue trauma during injection, trauma to the arteries and veins around the injection site... more

A: Unfortunately, any time you get injections under the...

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, any time you get injections under the skin you have the possibility of bruising. By inserting a needle under the skin, small blood vessels can be broken, which cause bruising. In my practice, I've taken to mixing lidocaine with epinephrine into the Juvederm and have found that this reduces the... more

Comments

Amy Smith
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21 Jan 2009

I just had juvederm injected into my face and lips. For me the bruising was very bad. Half of my bottom lip is black, and I have a light bruise on my cheek. I've heard not everyone has this problem, but I think it's always a risk.

Susan Farkas
1 post
1 Feb 2009

I had Juvederm injected in the marionette lines around my mouth yesterday. The doctor told me that Juvederm doesn't bruise the skin! Well, both sides of my mouth are bruised. Who do you believe these days?