How Long Does Bruising Last After Botox?

Bruising after Botox can occur. Most of the time it is visible the same day or the very next day. In some cases, however, it may become visible several days later. A bruise occurs when blood leaks out of a traumatized blood vessel. It could be that with strenuous activity or rubbing or due to blood thinners that an injured blood vessel dislodges a clot and causes some blood to leak into the tissue and thus cause a visible bruise (e.g. heavy exercise a few days later may results in a bruise). The bruise typically dissipates within a week or two.

In the majority of cases, any side effects are temporary and limited to where Botox was injected. Bruising can take anywhere from a couple days to a few weeks to completely resolve.  If you have concerns about side effects, follow up with your injector

Swelling, redness, discomfort and possibly bruising during the first few days following the injection is common. Most of this settles down within 3 days. Occasionally, the swelling can last up to one week, as well as bruising.

Hi Deb,

Most patients do not bruise at all after Botox injections.  Patients are told to have their injections at least one week before an affair or important photo occaision in the rare event of a bruise.  If there is a bruise, it usually resolves within 5 to 7 days.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

In most cases, you should not have any bruising after Botox injections.  However, if about 5% of patients, there may be some minimal bruising.  If you are on Aspirin other other blood thinner, then your chance of bruising increases.  If you do have bruising, then it generally takes about 5 to 7 days for the bruise to completely resolve.  Some studies suggest that taking Arnica Montana before and after any procedures decreases the risk of bruising.  Good luck.

Usually a bad bruise will not last longer than two to two and a half weeks. Speak to your doctor to see if they recommend any treatments to speed up the resolution of the bruise if you can't cover it well with makeup. Warm compresses, vitamin K cream, Arnica and V-beam laser are often recommended by doctors to quicken the resolution of a cosmetic bruise, but check with your physician.

Bruising after botox can last a variable amount of time depending on the area and the extent of bruising. Areas around the eye tend to resolve more quickly whereas the lower face takes longer.  Bruises can last as little as 3 days or persist for 3-4 weeks depending on their density.

Don't worry.  Bruising from botox or dysport always resolves and usually does it in 5-7 days.  Arnica cream or Vit K creams may help to resolve it quicker.

Shouldn't last more than a week - but it isn't harmful. Some people use heparinoid cream to help the bruise fade quicker.

Sorry to hear that you have had some bruising. I would recommend icing the area or taking some Arnica tablets to reduce the bruising. Bruising from Botox can last approximately 1-2 weeks. With the right amount of after-care (as listed above) it can be shorter. Most clinics sell high-coverage make-up, which could be a temporary topical solution till it goes away.