BOTOX® remains the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the country. Our clients certainly seem to appreciate the rejuvenating effects of BOTOX and other medical spa types of services at our Beauty Architect Peterborough practice.
While BOTOX is a simple, nonsurgical procedure that requires no downtime, post-treatment reactions such as bruising can occasionally happen. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what causes post-injection bruising and explain what you can do to ease it.
WHY DO I BRUISE AFTER BOTOX?
Bruising after a BOTOX treatment is rare, but it can happen to some people. Even the best physicians can cause a patient to bruise after administering BOTOX. It often occurs when the needle knicks a blood vessel, allowing blood to leak below the skin’s surface and causing the surface to appear reddish and/or purple.
Chances of bruising increase in patients on blood thinners, such as aspirins and ibuprofens. The risk of bruising also increases in patients who frequently drink alcoholic beverages. Such ingestions increase blood flow, which increases inflammations to the treated area.
24 hours before your BOTOX treatment please refrain from taking painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin and avoid alcohol, this way you can minimise the risk of bruising.
HOW TO GET RID OF BRUISES?
There are a couple of things you can do to minimise bruising:
1. We advise clients to use Arnica Montana before and after BOTOX treatment to relieve bruising and swelling. Arnica is a herb that comes from the Arnica Montana flower which is grown in North America, Siberia and central Europe and has been used as a herbal remedy for medicinal purposes since the 1500s.
2. Ice pack - applying ice packs to the treatment area also reduces the chance of getting a bruise by reducing blood flow to the area. While ice is extremely effective in bruise reduction and should be applied before and after a BOTOX treatment, it should never be applied directly to the skin. Instead, use ice wrapped in a thin cloth, and do not apply pressure. If you’ve had dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® injected at the same time, using ice packs can also help reduce the swelling that follows lip injections.
3. Vitamin C can help with bruising. Taking vitamin C and eating foods high in bioflavonoids to strengthen blood vessels. Such foods include citrus fruits, red bell peppers, broccoli, and green teas.
HOW LONG DOES BRUISING AFTER BOTOX LAST?
Bruising usually lasts between 2 and 3 days, but it can last up to 7 days in some cases. Please bear in mind that everyone heals differently and at their own pace.
If you’re ready to explore whether BOTOX is right for you, choosing a qualified and fully insured Aesthetics Practitioner form Beauty Architect Aesthetics in Peterborough can help ensure you achieve excellent results. Please do not hesitate to contact us!
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