Is red bruising normal after fillers? (photo)

Thanks for the question and photos. Based on the images, it does appear you are experiencing some bruising and swelling, which are both normal after dermal fillers. I would expect these side effects to subside within a couple of weeks. However, if you have other symptoms like pain or if the side effects get worse instead of better, I would schedule a follow-up appointment with your injector right away to ensure a vascular occlusion is not occurring. 

Based on the photo, although it's taken at an angle and is not very clear, it looks like a bruise that will go away soon. 

Hello and thank you for your question and photo. The fact is that any time a needle is introduced under the skin, bruising, swelling and soreness are bound to happen. When I inject, I do all that I can to decrease your risk of bruising and swelling by using Micro-cannulas, tiny gauge needles and AccuVein vein finder. Bruising and swelling are transient and resolve on their own even without doing any of the below recommendations within one to two weeks.

Here is what you can do to heal your bruises faster.

 

Arnica Montana- This all-natural homeopathic medicine reduces bruising and swelling from procedures and surgeries.  It comes from the herb Arnica Montana and has been used by European doctors for hundreds of years to both prevent bruising and to also heal bruises faster.  You may purchase this at the office for your convenience or at pharmacies and health food stores.
Bromelain- This is an all-natural enzyme extracted form pineapples which helps to heal bruising and inflammation. You may purchase Bromelain pills form health food stores or drink pineapple juice.
Ice Compresses- Apply ice to the area for 2-5 minutes 3-4 times a day for the first 24 hours after injection treatment.
Warm Compresses- Switch from ice to warm compresses 2-5 minutes 3-4 times a day on day two and continue until swelling and bruising subside.

 

Wishing you the best,
Monica Bonakdar, MD

Thankyou for your question. You donot need to be concerned as this is definitely bruising. I would ice it on and off for the next few days to help the bruising settle sooner Enjoy!

Hello - don't be alarmed, bruising is perfectly normal with lip injections since a serious amount of trauma is done to the lips. It is also normal for bruising to be a red-ish color on the lips.
Take some all-natural Arnica to help bruising go down quickly.
Best of luck!

Based on the photo it does appear to be a bruise. These are not uncommon. In the future you can consider the use of cannula which minimizes this. There also appears to be a bit of swelling of the lips especially the upper lip. The optimal ration of upper to lower is 1:1.6 though some have gone to close to 1:1 depending on the patients profile and needs. The big worry here is vascular occlusion which can result in a permanent scar. if your lips continue to be painful or if it is expanding or getting worse make sure you see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon immediately. These are still medical procedures and I believe they should only be done by physicians who know anatomy very well. ie) Dermatology, Plastic surgery or ENT. With anything else / less you are taking a much bigger risk. Good luck

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Bruising after filler injection to the lips is common. If the bruise is not expanding (as in the rare instance of hematoma), it is perfectly innocent and will resolve within a week or so. A bruise can be "reddish" or "bluish"
Best wishes...

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, bruising is a very common side effect after a lip augmentation. It would be best to take Arnica montana to help with the appearance of bruising. This should continue to subside throughout the week. Best of luck!