Discoloration of Skin in Area of Injections - Botox & Juvederm Combination

Generally after injections you may have some redness which resolves after 24 hours or so.  Continued discoloration is unusual.  You really need to post a picture or be seen in person for more specific advice.

 

Good Luck.

I always apply a topical anesthetic cream (which includes a medication that causes blood vessels to constrict) before injecting "fillers" such as Juvederm and Restylane). The skin is numbed for the injection and is also much less likely to bruise. Bruising is usually minimal to nonexistent.

I usually do not use anesthetic cream prior to Botox injections; the key to preventing bruising is for the physician to immediately apply pressure to the injection site if any bleeding is noted. Again, bruising is usually minimal to nonexistent.

It is also a good idea for patients who are scheduled for injections to avoid any elective "blood thinning" medications such as aspirin for two weeks prior to the procedure.