Is it normal to have SIGNIFICANT bleeding while lip filler is being injected?

There may be some bleeding with lip injections. Significant bleeding can be due to many factors. If you're concerned, I recommend following up with your injector about your treatment. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. I hope this helps. 

thats very unusual. to bleed so much that you stained your teeth and the mirror? if this is the first time it has happened then perhaps use extra precaution the next time. if its a repeat experience then its best to have just a simple blood test done to make sure your clotting mechanisms are fully functional. I do lip reconstructive surgeries and I have never had a patient bleed so heavily unless they are on blood thinners (plavix, Brilinta, coumadin, heparin, ASA etc). and this is just filler injection. very strange

This can vary, but usually there isn't significant bleeding with lip injections. I recommend injections with cannulas to limit bruising and swelling. It will take 1-2 weeks for final results. Best, Dr. Emer

There are both patient factors and injector factors that can affect how much you bleed during the procedure. Generally speaking, there is very little blood loss with lip injections in most cases.   You should avoid products or medication that can potentially thin your blood prior to the procedure. These include fish oil, aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDS.  There are also medical reasons why some patients are more prone to bleeding than others.  However you would typically be aware of these conditions prior to lip injections due to more than normal bleeding with minor cuts.  These patients might also have a history of easy bruising.   Patients with bleeding disorders generally have been diagnosed earlier in life.   It sounds like you have had some injections that did not bleed as much as your last treatment from the new injector. This indicates that technique was possibly involved. I would recommend that you go to an experienced injector. Although bruising and bleeding can occur from any injector, what you have described is not typical.  Icing the lips prior to treatment can also help reduce bruising and bleeding. Best wishes!

Bleeding can be caused by several things including high blood pressure, taking blood thinners like aspirin or an anti-inflammatory agent like Motrin. It can also occur in highly vascular areas like the lips. I can't tell you for sure why it happened in your case.

Minimal bleeding is typical with lip injections.  Increased bleeding can occur if the patient takes blood thinning medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E, etc.  If none of these would have been a factor for you I suggest speaking with your injector about your concerns or finding a more qualified injector next time.  Due to the bleeding you mentioned you may be experiencing more bruising.  Some patients find Arnica and Bromelain helpful after treatment.

Thanks for your question and sorry that you had that happen during your lip injections.  We always recommend that these procedures be given in the offices of board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons. Bleeding can occur when injecting the lips – there are a lot of blood vessels in the area. Most would try to minimize this during the injection process so sorry that this happened – you may bruise more than normal but hopefully everything will turn out fine.

The way people bleed has to do more with their clotting ability rather than the person who is inserting a needle into the skin. If you feel you're bleeding excessively you should be evaluated by your family physician. Women will also frequently bleed more than normally during their menstrual cycle. Good luck from New York City