Very slight bleeding after Juvederm in upper lip. Do I need to be worried that this is a sign of infection?

March 14, 2015
Asked By:Wjb44 in Flagstaff, AZ

I was brushing my teeth about 8 hours after my injection and I noticed a bit of minor bleeding at one of the injection sites. Do I need to be worried that this is a sign of infection? Or will a lump form?

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March 23, 2015

Answer: Minor bleeding common side effect

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2015

Answer: Minor bleeding common side effect

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

Answer: Juvederm

Mark Hamilton, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2015

Answer: Juvederm

Mark Hamilton, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 15, 2015

Answer: Bleeding after filler injections is normal if needle is used, cannula injections prevent bruising/bleeding

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 15, 2015

Answer: Bleeding after filler injections is normal if needle is used, cannula injections prevent bruising/bleeding

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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March 16, 2015

Answer: Bleeding after injection

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 16, 2015

Answer: Bleeding after injection

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 31, 2018

Answer: It is common to have a little bit of bleeding and should go away.

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Answer: It is common to have a little bit of bleeding and should go away.

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