I had Botox 4 days ago including under the eye area to "help open my eyes up." The injector stated there was no bruising but I found there was a bruise under my eye once I returned to my car. Area still purple & baggy & crepey. I've been using aloe Vera oil but not helping so any advice please? Also, Is ice recommended throughout procedure? No ice was used as my injector advised ice can cause bruising. Finally is Botox recommended under the eyes or are only fillers recommended in this area ?
August 14, 2016
Answer: Bruise from undereye Botox Botox is used in this area to improve wrinkles associated with hypertrophy of the obicularis oculi muscle. It sometimes forms a roll and wrinkles under the eye and Botox will help. It can't be used in people with laxity in the lower eyelid or they will get ectropian. A snap test is needed prior to test for this. If there is volume loss, filler must be done as well. Ice helps to control bruising for the first couple hours. Bruising should not occur in most cases during this injection with either Botox or fillers if the injector is an experienced one. To expedite resolution of the bruising, I use an Excel V laser and arnica patches.
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August 14, 2016
Answer: Bruise from undereye Botox Botox is used in this area to improve wrinkles associated with hypertrophy of the obicularis oculi muscle. It sometimes forms a roll and wrinkles under the eye and Botox will help. It can't be used in people with laxity in the lower eyelid or they will get ectropian. A snap test is needed prior to test for this. If there is volume loss, filler must be done as well. Ice helps to control bruising for the first couple hours. Bruising should not occur in most cases during this injection with either Botox or fillers if the injector is an experienced one. To expedite resolution of the bruising, I use an Excel V laser and arnica patches.
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August 15, 2016
Answer: Bruising after Botox around eye We do have patients put ice on the area to be injected followed by immediate pressure for 5 minutes around the eye area. If you already have a bruise you can apply iced compresses to the are for 20min/h for the first 48h. I like arnica cream applied to the area of bruising also. People who tend to bruise can take arnica orally a few days before the injections also.
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August 15, 2016
Answer: Bruising after Botox around eye We do have patients put ice on the area to be injected followed by immediate pressure for 5 minutes around the eye area. If you already have a bruise you can apply iced compresses to the are for 20min/h for the first 48h. I like arnica cream applied to the area of bruising also. People who tend to bruise can take arnica orally a few days before the injections also.
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