How do I get rid of a bruise under my eye after filler?
Compresses are your friend.
- Apply a cold compress to the area 5-15 minutes BEFORE treatment.
- Re-apply the compress for 10 minutes AFTER treatment.
- Cold constricts blood vessels. Smaller vessels are less likely to get in the needle’s way.
- BONUS! Cold also helps desensitize the area to give you relief.
How long do bruises last after under eye filler?
In most patients, bruising is gone or almost gone by two weeks after the procedure. In a small subset of patients (less than 1%), there can be prolonged bruising which takes months to resolve completely.
How bad is bruising after under eye filler?
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%.
Do you always bruise with under eye filler?
One of the most common side effects of dermal fillers is bruising. Even if you have never bruised before, it is always a possibility. Why? Because bruises are just a small hematoma; they occur when small blood vessels get punctured and leak into the soft tissue beneath.
How can I speed up the bruising under my eyes?
A person can use the following strategies to speed up the healing process:
- Applying ice. Wrap an ice pack in a towel and rest it gently against the eye for 10 minutes at a time, with at least 20 minutes between each application.
- Applying heat.
- Taking over-the-counter medications.
- Having a bruise-healing diet.
How do you get rid of a bruise on your eye?
Using gentle pressure, place a cold pack or a cloth filled with ice to the area around your eye. Take care not to press on the eye itself. Apply cold as soon as possible after the injury to reduce swelling. Repeat several times a day for a day or two.
How do you cover bruises with filler injections?
Apply ice or cold packs to the affected areas during and after treatment. Ice and cold packs constrict blood vessels and slow the flow of blood to injection sites. As a result, the risk of bruising from injections is reduced.