One brow area bruised, the other brow did not. Does this mean that more botox was injected into the area that bruised more?

Hello, and thank you for your question. While bruising is a common side effect of Botox injections, it is not an indication of overdosing but rather, an effect of injuring a small blood vessel during treatment. Wait for the bruising to subside and heal and after about a week, you may receive touch-up treatments to correct your uneven brows.

I highly recommend only seeking consultations and treatments from experienced, skilled injectors who know the right dosage of Botox appropriate for your needs and how to precisely inject it into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. They also know the most advanced injection techniques to ensure you safely achieve your desired results.

Thank you for your question. Bruising is an indication that a small blood vessel was injured during injection, but doesn't reflect a difference in volume injected. For asymmetry, I would wait until a week after injection, and then small touch ups can be performed. All the best!
-Dr. P

It's not uncommon to have bruising in one area and not in other areas after Botox injection. The bruising is caused by the needle coming into contact with blood vessels under the skin.
If the brow's are uneven, they can be touched up and this is normally done 10-14 days after the treatment. If it is severe it may be done earlier. I recommend if there is unevenness that you let your practitioner know as early as possible so a treatment plan can be put in place.

All the best to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Hi and thank you for your question. Just because one brow bruised, that doesn't mean it was injected with more botox. A lot of factors go into bruising such as veins in that area, injection site and angle. Every time a needle is inserted into the face there is a risk of swelling and bruising. Secondly, I would wait at least 2 weeks to see the full results of the botox before you go back to even it out. I hope this helps!

Good day and thank you for your question. The bruising is more likely the result of the injection being close to a superficial blood vessel. It is less likely that more botox was injected in the side with the bruise. If you bruise easily, you should use a post treatment lotion which i recommend some of my patients use. In regards the second part of your question I usually have may patients come back at 2 weeks if any touch ups need to be performed. Good luck with the rest of your journey!
Cheers,Joseph Batac, M.D.Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The bruising of one brow only is in no way an indicator that one brow received more units than the other. It's simply a risk from having a needle injected. It should heal within a week or so. Some patients find taking Arnica for bruising to be helpful. If you have uneven raising of the brows you can return to your injector after two weeks for a touch up.

Bruising is a result of bleeding secondary to the needle contacting a blood vessel (which are often invisible to the naked eye). It has nothing to do with the volume of product injected.
If you feel you have asymmetrical animation, then you should return to your injecting physician in
12-14 days for a touch up.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

No, the bruise has nothing todo with how much Botox. It has to do with hitting a tiny vessel that can't see. Yes, if brows uneven they can often be fixed as long as your doctor has good understanding of anatomy and of how each muscle functions .

In regards to the first question you asked, the amount of bruising does not correlate to the amount of botox. You just had some minor trauma and bleeding caused by the needle in that one area. As for your second question, you should wait about 2-3 weeks from your initial injection to go back for a revision. Also depending on where you were injected you may simply need to wait for the botox to wear off.

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case bruising is a needle hitting a small vessel so no necessarily making a difference on result. As for reviewing the botox you are best waiting 2 weeks before a review treatment. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes