59%

98 reviews

Worth It Rating Our index shows the percentage of community members saying this was "Worth it". See cosmetic treatment rankings

Lip Augmentation Cost ≈ $1,600 average cost

Write a review | Ask a Question

“Bruising After Approx 30hrs After Lip Enhancement ( is This Normal???) - Melbourne, Australia”

worriedvictoria 13 posts

Comments (8)
Updated 18 May 2009
Posted 16 May 2009

Worth It

Spent: $500 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I wish I had been asked if I had taken any blood thinning medications before my procedure. I had taken Ibuprofen for back ache, and had no idea it was a thinner ( im still not 100% sure on this). I am a bleeder of sorts and tend to bruise easily at the best of times. This was noted to the person performing my procedure.

I'm unsure if this is from a coldsore that I was unaware of, or just bad luck on my half, or worse still a poor job. I am happy with the shape of the lips but feel a bit (ducky). I hope this will settle down soon.

I must say I would not have tried to go to work like this. Photos taken approx 30 hrs after the procedure.

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

My Doctor: Name not provided

I have marked yes worth it and no to the provider, however as this is still fresh I may change my mind.

Vote: 2 members found this review helpful

Comments (8)

Post a Comment

Bama Chick (56 posts) 18 May 2009

OMG!!! The shape of the lips look awesome, but I've never seen this amount of bruising after an injectible filler! What was used? Juvederm, Restylane??? I had one tiny bruise on my upper lip that lasted about a week, but was easy to cover. Please update!

worriedvictoria (13 posts) 20 May 2009

restylane was used. Still bruised 4 days later. Unable to cover with makeup. Im happy with the shape, well mostly. I had a gap in my upper lip i was trying so fill, and its still a bit gappy. It did hurt a bit even with the local, maybe its just the way she injected.

John P. Di Saia, MD (1,382 posts) 11 Jun 2009

I advise my lip filler patients to stay off Aleve, Ibuprofen, Aspirin and like drugs for a week before an a few days afterward. This and keeping to moderate enlargements keeps bruising to a minimum.

View answers from John P. Di Saia, MD

bunnybaby (unregistered guest) 17 Jun 2009

The shape of your lips looks lovely. I had Juvederm injected into my top lip and was similarly bruised for 10-12 days. I think my injector burst a blood vessel in my lip and that caused my excessive bruising. I was able to cover it was Dermablend. I bought arnica montana tablets and arnica montana topical gel at a local health food store, along with bromelein capsules for the swelling. Taking the 2 supplements with the arnica gel applied twice a day really helped my bruising. Don't worry, the bruising will go away. Your lips will look wonderful!

boohoomylipshurttoo (1 post) 23 Oct 2009

I just had Juvederm injected for the second time. My first treatment went well no bruising. Yesterdays treatment didnt go as well. My lips look just like yours,possibly worse, yet I was treated by a board certified doctor whom I know and trust for 10 yrs. Don't worry, your beautiful and the bruising will go away. My doctor recommends applying ice for the first 48hrs.

curious_one (2 posts) 25 Jun 2010

Hi, Just wondering how your lips are going now. I am in Melbourne too and am thinking of getting restylane also so would love some help. Thanks

worriedvictoria (13 posts) 27 Jun 2010

Hi Curious_one. Well, my lips are back to normal. I think I was lucky to get 3 months out of them, and to be honest for me personally,I dont think it was worth the bruising. The first week was hell, and I should have taken it off work. I felt ducky and no amount of makeup would cover the bruising. It was possibly a cold sore I didnt know I had, so if you have suffered from them in the past tell them! I guess the remaining couple of months after all settled down they were ok but I am in no rush to get back and have them redone. I have been back to The Instant Laser Clinic in Kew where I had the procedure done and the lady that did my injecting no longer works through them. Note I say no longer works through them as I dont believe they employed her, but referred clients to her as she worked from the same building. I have the utmost respect for the staff at the Instant Laser Clinic at Kew. The girls are honest and not after a quick buck.I have used them for IPL treatments and when I went in asking about another treatment they told me my skin was looking great and they did not believe I would benefit from another. They suggested I go for a facial, which I did, at a considerable saving :). Im actually ringing tomorrow to book on for some botox treatment. This will be my first time, with their new provider ( wish me luck !) I have showed them these photos of my lips and they could not believe the amount of bruising and said I should not have bruised so much. I guess I just had a bad experience. Good luck, let me know how you get on. My main suggestion is to see if you can speak to someone who has used the provider you intend to use. The girls in the clinic have used the new provider for botox themselves, ill ask if any of them have tried restylanae and let you know. PS if you by any chance have used someone for botox and you were happy with the results please let me know too.

kalibunz (1 post) 22 Oct 2010

My doctor told me to also avoid Vitamin E (supplements) a week prior to injections as it too causes bruising. Here is a pic of my bruising one day after juvaderm where I had taken both Aleve and Vitamin E within 48 hrs. oops!

	“Love Juvederm! Completely Addicted! - Pittsburgh, PA ”
	“Upper Lips Too Big - Washington D.C. ” 1 comment
	“Quack”
	“What Now” 1 comment

“Bruising After Approx 30hrs After Lip Enhancement ( is This Normal???) - Melbourne, Australia”

My Doctor: Name not provided

Comments (8)

Post a Comment

Read more Lip Augmentation reviews

Related Lip Augmentation Q&A

Local, board certified doctors

Q&A with Board Certified Doctors