I had my first Xeomin injections a week ago, administered by an ophthalmologist/md in the glabella, crows feet, forehead. The doctor injected my forehead with really quick 'jabs'. She was going really fast and some of the Xeomin dripped in my closed eye. Then she jabbed a little too hard near the outside of my eye and it bled a little and left a red mark. After a few day, small bruises are all over my forehead. Is this the correct way of administering the Xeomin? Should I find another doctor?
January 4, 2018
Answer: Bruises after Xeomin After any injection it is possible to get redness and/or bruising. I recommend all patients stay away from substances that thin blood (ibuprofen, motrin, advil, Fish Oil, Vitamin E and Red Wine) for about a week before injections. It is important to find an injector with whom you feel comfortable - both in the physical way in which they inject and in the final results.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Bruises after Xeomin After any injection it is possible to get redness and/or bruising. I recommend all patients stay away from substances that thin blood (ibuprofen, motrin, advil, Fish Oil, Vitamin E and Red Wine) for about a week before injections. It is important to find an injector with whom you feel comfortable - both in the physical way in which they inject and in the final results.
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December 19, 2017
Answer: Xeomin -- Correctly injected, or not? I suspect that you already know the answer to your last question. As was previously written, each provider has his/her own method of injecting. But it is of primary importance that you feel both comfortable with the procedure as well as with the professional performing it. Some may have been at it so long that they can become cavalier in the treatment. I'm not saying that this is the case. But it certainly looks as though you felt that you were given less than appropriate attention. Any injection can cause bruising. There can also be issues related to the amount of toxin injected, the dilution used, etc. I tend to go quite slowly with injections while also marking the specific area that I want to inject prior to ever placing a needle to the skin. I also talk with my patients throughout the procedure to gauge level of comfort, questions, concerns, etc. Applying a ice pack immediately after can alleviate some of the bruising, as well. And, you really should never have product "drip" anywhere. So, my advice would be that you find someone who treats you in the manner that you both desire and deserve for your next Xeomin treatment. Good luck!
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December 19, 2017
Answer: Xeomin -- Correctly injected, or not? I suspect that you already know the answer to your last question. As was previously written, each provider has his/her own method of injecting. But it is of primary importance that you feel both comfortable with the procedure as well as with the professional performing it. Some may have been at it so long that they can become cavalier in the treatment. I'm not saying that this is the case. But it certainly looks as though you felt that you were given less than appropriate attention. Any injection can cause bruising. There can also be issues related to the amount of toxin injected, the dilution used, etc. I tend to go quite slowly with injections while also marking the specific area that I want to inject prior to ever placing a needle to the skin. I also talk with my patients throughout the procedure to gauge level of comfort, questions, concerns, etc. Applying a ice pack immediately after can alleviate some of the bruising, as well. And, you really should never have product "drip" anywhere. So, my advice would be that you find someone who treats you in the manner that you both desire and deserve for your next Xeomin treatment. Good luck!
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