How Much Downtime for Injectable Fillers in the Laugh Lines and Possibly Under the Eyes (Sunken in Eye Sockets)?

Most patients do well and have minimal swelling and/or bruising. More significant swelling/bruising is a possibility, so I always recommend doing filler at least a week prior to any special events. Cannula is a great technique to minimize any bruising. I don't recommend Juvederm for the tear troughs, and instead use Restylane. The tear troughs are more likely to bruise due to their vascularity and thinner skin, but it depends on the person and the injection. You can do your part to minimize bruising by stopping blood thinning agents 7-10 days prior to an injection. Best of luck!

It's very common to have minor bruising and swelling after having fillers injected. Plan accordingly and give yourself at least 1-2 weeks to heal to avoid canceling any future plans. Seek a reputable board certified physician to achieve the results you wish to receive.

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There is a potential for bruising after any injection, especially fillers.  Plan on 7 to 10 days' downtime, just in case you do have bruising.  One week before treatment, avoid products that thin your blood and cause more bruising, such as alcohol, green tea, garlic, vitamin E, omega-3's, ASA and ibuprofen.