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Is Bruising Unavoidable After Restylane Injections?
Guidelines to follow include: Avoiding blood thinning medications prior to treatment (eg aspirin) Go to an experienced injector There are treatments (such as cool compresses) that can reduce the chance of bruising even further. Your injector should be able to help you with these.
Clinical Context
Bruising happens when a needle or cannula nicks a small blood vessel under the skin. Some areas, like the lips and under-eye region, have more small vessels close to the surface, so they bruise more easily than others. To lower this risk, many injectors use a blunt-tipped cannula in these zones instead of a sharp needle. Most bruises are mild and fade within one to two weeks, though healing time can vary by person and treatment area.
