If you are concerned about bruising, we suggest purchasing Dermablend or Covermark prior to your treatment with fillers or Botox. Both types of cosmetics offer superior coverage for bruising and redness. Dermablend can be purchased in many more locations around the city.
Bruising is very common after filler treatments. Some studies state that it occurs in roughly 19% – 24% of patients, while others have concluded that figure to be as high as 68%.
The reason that bruising is a common side effect of dermal fillers is that small blood vessels may be damaged during the injections. Several things can affect the amount you bruise, so it can be hard to predict the exact amount you may have. In general, you can assume that your bruising will last three to five days.
Plan time in your schedule in case you bruise. Some patients may notice bruising 3-4 days after treatment that may last 7-10 days, occasionally longer. Planning treatment about 1 month prior to an important event is helpful to ensure that any swelling and/or bruising is resolved.
Apply a cold compress for the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury. The quicker you ice, the more you minimize bruising. Avoid massaging the bruise or applying heat because it may make the bruise larger. After 48 hours, a warm compress can be used to help break the bruise apart and to encourage lymphatic drainage.
Heal bruises
It is believed that toothpaste helps break up the clot and increase blood flow. People report noticing a difference after just one night, but it may take several applications to make the bruise completely disappear.
Swelling subsides, typically, within a few days. It's most apparent 24 to 72 hours after treatment before starting to subside gradually. Very occasionally, swelling can last from several days to four weeks.
Homeopathic arnica is widely believed to control bruising, reduce swelling and promote recovery after local trauma; many patients therefore take it perioperatively.
To minimize bruising, it's best to elevate the injured area and apply ice immediately after impact. Preventive action is the best way to avoid bruises, so consider de-cluttering household items, and use safety gear if you're doing something that could be harmful to your body.
This will help the newly injected filler stay in place. Apply an ice pack or cold wash cloth for 5-10 minutes every 2 hours for the first day, then apply 1-2 times daily for 2 more days. DO NOT apply pressure (unless instructed by your physician.)
Then choose a hypoallergenic concealer with a yellow base; the hue offsets blue discoloration. But if your bruise is red, you'll want to use a green concealer. If your bruise is brown, you'll want to use white concealer. And if your bruise is yellow, you'll want to use a lavender-colored concealer.
Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer is one of the best concealers to cover bruises with its creamy, lightweight formula that offers highly pigmented full coverage for up to 24 hours.
One 2021 review indicated arnica was slightly more effective at reducing bruises than a placebo, and an analysis suggested it could lessen eyelid bruising post-rhinoplasty if combined with cold compresses. But the AAO doesn't endorse using arnica to lower ecchymosis after oculofacial surgeries.
The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.
Your initial appearance after treatment with any dermal filler may include: An "overfilled" appearance to treated areas. Swelling or bruising ranging from mild to severe. Temporary numbness or redness.
Vaseline easily removes makeup, protects sensitive skin, and can even be used to help small cuts and bruises heal.
Arnica cream or arnica gel can be used to decrease swelling, bleeding, bruising and reduce pain. Arnica creams such as Skintensive Bruise And Scar Cream can be used for topical application to heal bruises effectively.
Hello - Swelling post dermal filler injection does occur and usually peaks at 24-48 hours. This may affect your smile. The good news is swelling typically is fully resolved by one week and your smile should be back to normal.
Do not touch or rub injected site for 2-4 hours following treatment. Avoid exercise and sweating for the remainder of the day and no lying down or leaning forward for 2-4 hours after treatment. There can be a slight chance of bruising at the treated site, this is temporary.
You can definitely apply creams or lotions after Botox or facial fillers. I tell my patients not to massage the treated area for 72 hours so that you do not affect the results. Sunscreen should be applied daily.
Vitamin C supplements have been shown to reduce bruising in people with low vitamin C intake. Doctors often suggest that people who experience easy bruising supplement with 100 mg to 3 grams of vitamin C per day for several months.