2 days post-op I have chin bruising after filler. How can I treat it? (photos)

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2 days ago i went to a clinic where an RN injected 2 syringes of Juvederm Voluma into my chin. At first it was okey the only problem was i couldn’t strech my mouth that much. But after 3 hours later, it starts bruising and more likely looks like hematoma. I can easyly see my capillaries with full of blood. And feel pressure on my chin. I tried ice and hurioid. Nothing gone better. Is that something i should be affraid of? Will it be normal again?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  I would ensure with your injector that there is no concern for a vascular occlusion and if determined to only be a bruise I would consider some warm compresses to help speed absorption of the bruise, vitamin K lotion, eating dark leafy green vegetables, arnica Montana supplementation.  It may take 2-3 weeks to resolve but it should restore your previous appearance. Best wishes.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Bruising and swelling can occur after filler treatment. Avoiding NSAIDs and aspirin for a few days is recommended.  Arnica can help to treat bruising and can be purchased over the counter.  See your injector for an evaluation to rule out an occlusion.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.The swelling will take a while to go down if you did develop a hematoma. I would suggest some warm compresses with light massage to help it dissolve faster. Also, you could get Arnica gel OTC to help get rid of the bruising faster.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

I appreciate your question and assure you that bruising is a common side effect of fillers, particularly in sensitive areas like under the chin. You can ice the area and take Arnica supplements to help the bruising subside faster. If you are still concerned, schedule a follow-up with your injector to make sure this is just simple bruising and not signs of a vascular occlusion. However, I would expect you to see significant improvement within a week or so.

Vilma Di Maria, MBBS · Answer

Thankyou for your question.Bruising is not unusual after filler . I would ice the area over the next few days as this will help.The bruising will disappear over the next week and all will be normal. Hope this reassures you

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