Bruising after Juvederm treatment?

Thank you for sharing your good question. When performed properly by an experienced injector, bruising should be insignificant and resolve quickly. Small bruises typically appear the day of injection. Arnica and cold compresses can diminish bruising and hasten recovery.Good luck,

Thanks for your question and I always recommend that you get these injections in offices of board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons as we are the most skilled in the varying injection techniques and what to do if something goes wrong, even when a bruise develops. For the most part, fillers can cause swelling, but bruising is dependent on the injection technique of the injector, the skill of the injector, and at times, where the injection is taking place on the face. If a blood vessel is nicked during the injection process, which can occur, bruising is more likely. The bruising can come on within hours of the injection if it is going to occur and can last upwards of a week in some individuals. Ice can minimize any bruising and we do use this in most of our patients. Arnica, which can be topically applied or via a pill, can help in some. And if the bruise is widespread, one can use a pulsed dye laser or a newer device called the Aerolase Neo which have shown to reduce bruising very quickly. So find the right injector and you should do just fine.