1 month after bruising on my right eye I still have a dark spot with yellowing. Any treatment ideas? (photo)

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Signficant bruising right side eye after 2nd treatment of PRP injections. 1st time zero bruising and minimal swelling, 2nd time right eye almost swelled shut and bruised significantly around entire eye. 1 month later still have dark spot with yellowing where bruise was. Something wrong with 2nd treatment? Any treatment ideas? Thanks

Leslie Pickens, MD · Answer

jmillerlv,
Thank you for your question and photo.  The technique may have been different.  Since you tolerated the initial trial, your doctor may have elected to increase the intensity by increasing the treatment depth.  You can verify by asking about this.  Your medical condition of medications may have changed.  Any medications or products that thin the blood such as aspirin, NSAIDS, wine, anticoagulants,  garlic, fish oil or and a host of other supplements may increase bruising.  Ice and arnica with vitamin K should speed healing.  In the meantime a professional makeup artist can show you how to blend certain colors to camouflage the bruise.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear Las Vegas,Thank you for sharing your photo.Looks as though the injector went too deep and got into a blood vessel on your injection site.Arnica pellets and topical can help with healing and decreasing bruising.Talk with your injector about their process, in order to prevent this in the future.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

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