Permanent Bruising from Restylane?

From your description, it sounds as if the bruise is taking its natural course. The greenish/yellow phase of the bruise generally requires several more days for resolution. Although you referred to permanent staining (hemosiderin staining) this isn't a very common condition as a result of dermal filler injection procedures. However, if there truly is hemosiderin staining, class IV medical lasers may offer a good option in resolving the resulting pigmentation.

Hi Gliding Phx,
The bruising from the Restylane injections should resolve with time. There is a gray-bluish tint that sometime results from the injection of hyaluronic acid too superificially called the Tynedall effect, but it sounds like you have a plain old bruise that should resolve with tincture of time. Discuss your concerns with your injecting physician. I hope that your journey through the rainbow of colors on your cheek is over soon.
Be well.
Dr. P

Thank you for your question. Usually it takes more than 2 days to recover from the greenish/yellow phase that you are describing. It appears that the bruise is resolving gradually. Permanent Staining rarely happen from dermal filler injection procedures, but if there is really hemosiderin staining medical lasers may offer a good option in resolving the resulting pigmentation. Best of Luck!
 

Thank you for your question. Usually it takes more
than 2 days to recover from the greenish/yellow phase that you are describing.
It appears that the bruise is resolving gradually. Permanent Staining rarely
happen from dermal filler injection procedures, but if there is really hemosiderin
staining medical lasers may offer a good option in resolving the
resulting pigmentation. Best of Luck!

Bruising can develop after an inejction with a filler material. There are so many causes of bruising that can be secondary to blood thinners etc.. It should get better over the next few days.

Restylane is a very popular and effective hyaluronic acid-base dermal filler. It has been used widely throughout the face for the correction of deep lines and wrinkles. In our practice, we commonly tell patients to expect a small amount of bruising in certain parts of the face. We recommend that patients use cold compresses on to these areas for the first 2-3 days to help reduce the swelling and possible bruising.. You are still early in the healing process, and it is likely that your swelling and bruising will resolve on their own
 

There is rarely a bluish color from Restylane if it injected too superficially, but this can be reversed 100%. If you have highly pigmented skin, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation could happen from any filler, but it is very rare and would slowly resolve with treatment. Be sure to wear sunscreen to prevent this. Lastly, bruises can take well over a week to resolve, so be patient. Avoid fish oil, vitamin E and aspirin in the future to reduce briuse risk.