Will my Under Eye Bruise After Juvederm Become a Hemosiderin Stain? (photo)

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I had Juvederm XC injected in my "tear trough" area for under eye hollows 9 days ago, and i still have a sever bruise under my left eye. It doesn't seem to have healed at all since I was injected. I have been using Arnica gel...now I am reading that this can turn into a hemosiderin stain and be permanent? I am terrified I ruined my face, and I'm so young. HELP! Does this look like it will turn into this? I did take aspirin 2 days prior to be injected (dumb me!) I do tend to bruise easy...

Cameron Rokhsar, MD, FAAD · Answer

Unfortunately, any time a filler is injected a vessel maybe penetrated or nicked, leading to leaking of blood beneath the skin. The body must resorb this fluid and repair the area, which may take time. Some people may have bruises under their eyes for almost a month. You can recognize the progress of a bruise by it's color (they generally fade from purple to green to yellow). I always tell my patients to avoid aspirin, alcohol, and straining. I would also recommend taking the oral form of Arnica (as opposed to the gel) , as it is clinically proven to reduce bruising time.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I also tell my patients that bruises can occur and fortunately, they will go away after 7 - 20 days. I always pretreat my patients with oral products that contain bioflavonoids, pycnogenol (for hemosiderin stain resolution) and bromelain (anti inflammatory). The product is called Swell-X. See link below.

Gary Goldenberg, MD · Answer

It is common to brouse after injections with filers or botox. Aspirin, blood thinners, ibuprofen, and alcoholic beverages can make it more likely for you to brouse. The only thing that works for bruising is time. At this point there is really not much you can do. Some reommend arnica and/or vit K cream. I don't think either works better than placebo but I know many swear by it. It doesn't hurt to try it.

H. Michael Roark, MD (retired) · Answer

Certainly, bruising is always a possibility after a needle is placed into the skin.   Stopping aspirin, using ice pre and post procedure is helpful.  Once the bruise occurs, little can contain it.  Dissipation time depends on the amount of bleeding staining the skin.  I have never seen melanin or hemosiderin pigmentation permanently in the facial region.  Avoid suntanning this area.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

It is a possibilty that any bruise could remain longer and even permanently due to hemosiderin pigment staining of the skin.  Only time will tell.  Arnica 12 C and other remedies for reducing bruising would seem to be in order.  You should get these recommendations form the MD that did your Juvederm and IMHO, Arnica does work.  I have performed plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures for over 20 years and recommend that my patients use Arnica to minimoze bruising and swelling.

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