Juvederm for lips. If I don't bruise the next day, will I bruise on day two or three?

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If I don't bruise the next day after juviderme, will I bruise on day two? Or three

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take 1-2 weeks for burising and swelling to improve after lip fillers.  If you did not bruise that is great!  Best, Dr. Emer.

Usha Rajagopal, MD · Answer

Generally, bruises can show up from the day of treatment to the third day. It will not likely show up after. Most apparent bruising you can see on the day of treatment, but it is possible for bruises to appear the day after treatment as well. To reduce the likelihood of bruising, try to avoid blood thinners such as NSAIDS, Advil or aspirin, and alcohol intake a few days prior to treatment. And ice thoroughly before/after treatment for 24-72 hours. You can continue to take arnica supplements orally/topically to help minimize or break down the appearance of a bruise.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Bruising after lip
injections often appears immediately or by the next day. To help reduce the
risk of bruising avoid taking aspirin, NSAIDS (ibuprofen) for a week before
your injections. You can use ice on treated area after injections. Some
patients find Arnica supplements helpful for bruising. I recommend having a
consultation with an expert injector to address your concerns and determine the
best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Bruising with lip injections most often appears immediately or by the next day.  There are helpful hints you can follow to minimize the occurrence and extent of bruising.   Avoid aspirin, NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, etc), and Vitamin E products for a week before injections.  After injections you can use ice intermittently on the area.  Some patients also find the use of Arnica supplements beneficial for bruising.

Christian N. Ford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  Most bruising is apparent at the time of injection.  In order to minimize the risk for bruising, I recommend that my patients avoid NSAIDS (Advil, Alleve, etc.), aspirins and fish oil for one week prior to a planned injection.  After the procedure, I recommend that my patients avoid bending, heavy lifting and strenuous activities such as going the gym for 24 hours.  Delayed bruising is rare but can occur for up to 72 hours after the procedure.  Icing is beneficial for up to 48 hours after the procedure.  Arnica is also beneficial for minimizing normal postprocedure bruising and swelling.  Hope this helps and best wishes!

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

With most dermal filler injections, bruising is either apparent immediately after treatment or appears by the next day.  It would be highly unusual for bruising to appear days after injection.  In general, the risk and extent of bruising can be minimized by avoiding blood thinners prior to treatment, cold compressed during and after treatment, and avoidance of excessive blood pressure elevation after treatment.

Praven Chetty, MD · Answer

Dear Nicolekinng:Thank you for your question.  Yes you can still bruise on day 2 & 3 post injection.  The bruising usually subsides within a week and you can use OTC arnica to help expedite the process.  Best wishes.

Aaron Shiloh, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!  It sounds like you had a very good injection.  Bruising however can take a couple of days to become apparent as the blood rises to the surface.  The lips are notoriously vascular so some bruising or swelling is normal.  Good luck!

Liliana Manrique, MD · Answer

There is always a chance of bruising when a procedure involves needles. This chance is reduced with the use of cannules. Sometimes the bruises appear 24 to 48 hours after injections. LM

Victor Chung, MD · Answer

Lip augmentation is a procedure where filler is injected into the lips to increase volume and enhance the borders of the lips. Just by poking the lips with the needle causes swelling. Even with excellent technique, using blunt microcannula, there is always a risk of some bruising. Bruising will typically appear the day of your injection, but it may get darker in the first few days after your injection. Pain or a bruising pattern tracking up onto your cheek is not normal. Make sure you follow-up with your doctor so they can track your progress to a safe and happy result. Safety comes first.

Juvederm for lips. If I don't bruise the next day, will I bruise on day two or three?

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