Is Bruising Unavoidable After Restylane Injections?

Bruising is very common with all dermal filler injections. It may not happen every time on every patient, but it is very common. Certain variables contribute to bruising, such as history of bleeding disorders, medications, and injection technique. Should bruising occur, a pulse dye laser treatment can speed its resolution.

Thank you for your question. It is important to remember that everybody is different. Some people bruise and some people don't. Bruising is very common with most injections, if not all. There is no definite answer for you. Although, here are some tips to help avoid/minimize bruising-Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen and Motrin about a week before injection-Avoid any herbal supplements or fish oils about a week before injection-Ice after injectionDhaval M. PatelDouble board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook

The best way to avoid and  bruising
- especially for sensitive areas like lips or under the eyes, is to eliminate medications such as aspirin, Ibuprofen ( Motrin and Advil) and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatories such as Alleve or Naprosyn  . Other causes  of bleeding and bruising tendencies are green tea,
flax seed oil, Omega -3s and alcohol or caffeine intake the day before
your treatment!
Arnica oral tablets are an easy remedy to reduce
the degree and length of time of bruising and can be taken 3 -5 days following
the treatment.#Unavoidablebruising  #Restylaneinjections  #avoidingbruising

Thanks for the question. It is not necessarily unavoidable, but it is common. It is such a problem and we all have issues with bruising and fillers. The key is trying to prevent it. I've recently wrote an editorial discussing research into this area. Perhaps it would be of help? There are so many things out there that are misunderstood. I hope this article helps clearify some confusion with respect to what can and can not cause/help bruising. I go over alot of information so hopefully it helps in the future!James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Bruising is unlikely after Restylane injections but really depends on individual factors and whether you have been taking meds or herbals that thin the blood.  I would advise you to take Bruise-Stick or Bruise-Pak Arnica meds before your treatment.