Bruising after Juvederm - when will this nasty bruising go down, it has spread onto my skin and it's so embarrassing. (photos)

The lips are very vascular so it is very common for the lips to bruise after lip injections.  The bruising and swelling may be worse the following day after injections, but will improve daily after that. Give your lips 2 weeks to fully heal. 

Making
sure to choose only a highly experienced injector may help limit bruising and swelling
in the future, although the lips have a greater tendency to bruise after
injectable fillers than other areas, unfortunately. While ice packs can help
reduce any swelling that may be present, bruising has to heal on its own. This
can take up to a week or two depending on your body. If it seems like the
discoloration is getting worse or spreading significantly, or if you experience
pain in addition to the bruising, you should schedule a follow-up with your
injector.

Bruising is always a risk with any injectable. The lips are one of the places that bruise most easily. The bruising will go away, but it may take a few days. It is better not to have injectables done just before attending a big event like a wedding or graduation, just in case you do bruise.

Lips are a very vascular area. Therefore, the chances of bruising are higher there after injections. Bruising and swelling can sometimes take up to 1-2 weeks to completely resolve. In the future, you might consider to take a homeopathic solution such as Arnica and ice the first 24-48hrs to speed up the healing process. Good Luck.

Dear Mistym81~It is normal for the bruising and swelling to get worse over the first couple days after injection with Juvederm, but after that it should improve daily.  Bruising and swelling can last up to two weeks after injection. As previously mentioned, if the bruising is worsening or painful, you should follow-up with your injector immediately to make sure you are not having some kind of issue related to a blood vessel blockage.For normal bruising and swelling, you can take arnica and bromelain supplements over the counter. These supplements are available at most organic food stores.Best wishes,Amy Hsu