Bruising after cheek fillers?

Bruising and swelling is very common after any type of filler. I always ask my patients to come in 2 weeks after their initial treatment for a follow up to see their final result and how it settled. Kenneth Hughes M.D 

Bruising after fillers is usually not substantial especially in the cheeks.  The one exception is the lip area which tends to have more.   Bruising can be related to technique by the doctor or related to the patient.  In general, it is best to avoid anti-coagulants like aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, vitamin E and fish oil for at least 4-5 days prior to filler.  Pre- and post-treatment cold compresses can reduce the potential for bruising.  If a bruise occurs, some physician will have access to a vascular laser than can reduce bruises in 1-2 days.  Also, arnica montana can help to speed the recovery of bruises, and some patients who are bruise-prone will start taking it 1-2 days prior to treatment.

Lips will always swell more than other areas of the face.  You may get some swelling and bruising from any filler injections.  When we do the cheek injections, the needle goes deep under the skin.  There are a lot of small blood vessels there, so that in some cases you can get a bruise.  Try to avoid any supplements that can cause bruising for about a week before the injections. 

Thank you for your question.
Bruising is always possible with any injection. Although swelling occurs with
most injections, the lips often swell more than other areas. Everyone responds
differently to dermal filler injections, related to down time. Arnica Montana
is a recommended supplement to help diminish bruising and swelling with both
surgical and non-surgical procedures.

The lips are quite vascular and delicate and are prone to bruising and swelling.  Although bruising can still happen in the cheeks it usually isn't as bad.  It's best to avoid anything that can thin your blood for a week before having injections.

Thank you for your question.Every patient is different when it comes to bruising and swelling after injections. The lip area is more sensitive when it comes to injecting than the cheeks. You may get some swelling, bruising is unlikely but it can happen. I always tell my patients the first time they get injected to expect the worst, then on future treatments you know what to expect. Good luck.

Bruising can occur in about 30% of treatments. This will resolve with time. DO NOT use Hirudoid cream for bruising as this can break down the filler you have injected. Arnica creams for tablets are great to help with the recovery process. Swelling is quite common, especially the days following treatment. Swelling and Bruising in Lips are more common then in other areas of the face. The best way to help with swelling is just to keep hydrated and icing the area treated. 

Bruising is certainly an expected side effect after any filler treatment, but is generally less common when treating the cheek. Bruising is dependent on several factors, so it can be difficult to gauge a patient's overall risk of encountering this. However, I always discuss each patient's bruising risk with them prior to any treatment in my office. Hope this helps. 

Hello, and thanks for your question. Bruising is definitely a possible complication of cheek augmentation. The risk is lower when blunt-tipped cannulas are used. Any bruising that occurs will typically resolved within a couple of weeks. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by a well-trained and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.   

Excellent question!  In general, lips do tend to swell more than cheeks, as they are more delicate.  Also, the amount of icing you do after your treatment will influence the amount of bruising and swelling you will have (the more you ice, the better off you will be).  An experienced injector can also offer you a list of instructions to follow prior to your treatment that will influence whether you bruise or not.  An expert injector in general will use techniques to help minimize bruising, but if you have been taking Aspirin, you will likely bruise.  Good luck!