My bruise is not a small bruise next to my eye-I literally have a black eye underneath my eye. I called my injector earlier this week, and sent her a picture. She said she was unsure why my eye was bruised in that area, but recommended that I take Arnica, and put ice on the bruise. I have been doing both, and my black eye has not changed color or dissipated in any way since I got it. I have been getting Botox for years and have never bruised from it before. Is this normal?
May 12, 2017
Answer: Bruising post Botox While it isn't unusual to get a bruise after any kind of injection, it isn't normal to develop a black eye. Are you on any kind of blood thinner or having you been taking Advil, Motrin or aspirin? If so, that can cause more intense bruising. Keep up with the arnica. You could try laser to dissipate the bruise in the short term. Ice is not really going to be helpful at this point. So sorry that this has happened to you.
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Bruising post Botox While it isn't unusual to get a bruise after any kind of injection, it isn't normal to develop a black eye. Are you on any kind of blood thinner or having you been taking Advil, Motrin or aspirin? If so, that can cause more intense bruising. Keep up with the arnica. You could try laser to dissipate the bruise in the short term. Ice is not really going to be helpful at this point. So sorry that this has happened to you.
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Bruising after Botox Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing significant bruising after your Botox treatment. Unfortunately, there is always a risk of bruising with any cosmetic injection. That said, while minor, pinpoint bruising after a Botox treatment isn't uncommon, it's quite rare to get a black eye. Are you on any blood thinners, supplements, or NSAID pain medications?Does your injector offer any laser treatments? Certain lasers/light treatments (such as VBeam, Excel V, or BBL) can be used to help bruises fade much faster - we offer this as a complimentary service after any cosmetic injection in our clinic. I don't generally recommend arnica products - there is little evidence to show that they are of benefit, and in any case, most homeopathic supplements commonly marketed for bruising are diluted to the point that they contain virtually no arnica to begin with. Instead, I would recommend a vitamin K based cream, as these are far more likely to be beneficial. Best of luck!
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Bruising after Botox Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing significant bruising after your Botox treatment. Unfortunately, there is always a risk of bruising with any cosmetic injection. That said, while minor, pinpoint bruising after a Botox treatment isn't uncommon, it's quite rare to get a black eye. Are you on any blood thinners, supplements, or NSAID pain medications?Does your injector offer any laser treatments? Certain lasers/light treatments (such as VBeam, Excel V, or BBL) can be used to help bruises fade much faster - we offer this as a complimentary service after any cosmetic injection in our clinic. I don't generally recommend arnica products - there is little evidence to show that they are of benefit, and in any case, most homeopathic supplements commonly marketed for bruising are diluted to the point that they contain virtually no arnica to begin with. Instead, I would recommend a vitamin K based cream, as these are far more likely to be beneficial. Best of luck!
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