Icing Before and After Juvederm for Swelling and Bruising?

Bruising can occur after Juvederm injections. Our office ameliorates the risk by prescribing Bruisestick ointment to the area after injection. Bruisestick contains both Arnica and Bromelain. 

Not all doctors follow the same protocol before
injections, but the goal should be to make the patient as comfortable as
possible, with the least amount of bruising or swelling. Some people tend to bruise easier than others
but there are some things you can do to reduce your chances of bruising.
1.) Ice the area
before and after the procedure. (This
can also help reduce pain).2.) Avoid blood
thinning medications one week before and after treatment.Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil and
Alcohol are some common blood thinning agents 3.) Find a doctor who
injects using microcannulas .A
microcannula is a needle with a rounded tip that reduces the likelihood of
bruising.4.) Try taking Arnica
or Bromelain capsules. Some patients
have found these products useful in reducing bruising, though definitive
data supporting the use of these
products is not complete.I hope this information helps!