How should you care for bruises after filler?
Bruising at injection points is common and usually fades within one to two weeks with simple care.
A needle passing through skin can nick tiny vessels, so a small bruise after filler is not unusual. Most fade on their own within one to two weeks, and a few habits can keep them from getting darker.
What helps and what to avoid
A wrapped cold pack in the first 24 hours narrows vessels and limits spread, while alcohol, intense exercise, and heat tend to do the opposite and are usually paused for a day or two. Rubbing or pressing the bruise does not speed healing.
How quickly a bruise clears varies between individuals and with medications such as blood thinners. If a bruise keeps expanding, becomes very painful, or shows no change after two weeks, a consultation at the treating clinic is worthwhile.
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