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Kissable Lips and Escaped Bruising PHEW

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Kissable Lips & Escaped Bruising PHEW

Margaret KathleenMarch 15, 2019
Once I hit my 40's, my lips began to vanish. I wanted injections very badly, but was scared bc I assumed it was painful. I had seen friends end up with huge swollen duck lips and bruising so bad that they had to hide for days. As a busy mom there was no way I could take time off because of that!
Then a doctor friend told me to use Ocumend pads right after my injections. She told me the high levels of arnica were so powerful that it would pretty much guarantee NO bruising or swelling after.
I decided to give it a try.
After my injector did my lips she said, "Oh, you will definitely have some bruising up top." I panicked!
But I put the Ocumend pads on right after and followed the instructions. Not only did my bruise never spread outside of my lip line, within 24-hours it was so light I could cover it with lip gloss. I sent a pic to my injector and she was AMAZED that it was so slight.
I LOVE my full lips and now I will never be afraid to get them done again as long as I have my Ocumend pads.

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Maine Plastic Surgery Center and Spa - Portland

Maine Plastic Surgery Center and Spa - Portland

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Replies (9)

Julesw
March 19, 2019
Where did you get the Ocumend pads? Can't seem to find them online.
Margaret Kathleen
March 20, 2019
Hi! I got mine through my doctor--I think you have to bc they are considered a medical treatment...there is a doctor locator on the website to see where you can buy them locally. www.cearna.com
DrGerrish
March 20, 2019
I am so glad to hear your injector was aware of Ocumend pads. Our office has been using the pads for over 1 year now and it has been instrumental in combating bruising and swelling for a vast array of our procedures. Lip injections are notorious for significant swelling and bruising but now the Ocumend pads make that scenario very rare. Glad to hear of your great experience.
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Margaret Kathleen
March 28, 2019
I was SO happy--have been telling all of my friends to make sure their docs have before they make their appointment. Swollen lips are NOT cute.
AEshaghian
March 20, 2019
We provide the Cearna Ocumend anti-bruise pads for all of our filler patients. I recommend patients leave one set on until bedtime then replace it with another set overnight. It significantly reduces the risk of bruising. Our patients say the difference is like day and night. Here is a video testimonial: https://www.realself.com/video/how-to-reduce-bruising-after-injections-patient-experience#.XJLLMChKiUk
Margaret Kathleen
March 28, 2019
That is so fabulous! I love that we can help so many people feel better without bruising on this site.
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drhollyhappe
March 25, 2019
The Occumend pads are only available at medical offices and can't be purchased at a store or online. I have been using them for my patients for several months now and I have noticed a very real improvement in bruising with the use of these pads and definitely recommend them to patients who bruise easily or who I feel will bruise after a treatment.
Margaret Kathleen
March 27, 2019
That is wonderful your patients are getting good results. I will never go to an appointment without them.
fogcitygrl
June 8, 2019
Can Ocumend be used for other areas of the face after fillers (eyes, etc)? I’ve never heard of them. Thank you for mentioning! I get a lot of bruising and swelling after lip fillers. I’m having my eye troughs done for the first time soon. Would be great if I could use something like this!
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Kissable Lips UPDATE

Margaret KathleenMay 29, 2019
I have to say that since I shared my amazing post-lip filler experience with Ocumend, a few others have reached out and said they tried the pads and had little to NO bruising and swelling. I am due for a lip touch up next month and I am excited to use them again--smack in the middle of the week because I know I won't have to hide away to heal. Thank you again Ocumend for making a product that actually works!! I feel confident recommending these pads with all of YOU who are concerned about bruising post-injections.

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