Lump, Swelling and Bruising After Botox

As long as the swelling has stopped and there are no signs of increasing pain, redness, or visual difficulty, then your bruise will resolve. In some cases this may take as long as 3-4 weeks but typically by 7-10 days 95% have resolved.

Hi there!
Thank you for your query. Swelling and bruising can certainly be a common side effect after Botox treatment which is the case with any needle under the skin (around 1 in 10). If this occurs expect it to last 7-10 days. I recommend my clients wait 2 weeks before coming to clinic for a review. This is to allow enough time for the initial swelling to subside and for the full effects of the Botox to be visible.
Ice / cold compress is useful in the first 48hours. Arnica may also play an anti-inflammatory effect. Paracetamol is recommended if there is any discomfort.
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Rupert

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.

It will go away eventually, and it usually takes about a week or two. I'm sorry to hear that this happened but fortunately, you'll notice it disappear gradually. Arnica supplements may help, and avoid smoking, drinking and taking medications that encourage bleeding (like ibuprofen and aspirin).

Swelling and bruising are common after Botox. To minimize these temporary effects, apply a cool compress. You may also want to consider stopping any medications that thin the blood for about a week before your treatment to minimize bruising. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen and St. John's Wort.

if the lump is a collection of blood, a hematoma, from injecting a blood vessel inadvertently, then it has a good chance of resolving by itself. some hematomas can dissolve faster by using warm compresses. Contact the doctor who injected the Botox to ask advice.