Question
One of the side effects of filler injection is bruising. Bruising is due to deposits of blood in the skin at the site of injection. The immediate treatment, if bleeding is encountered during the injection, is to compress the area for several minutes. This will stop the bleeding and limit the size of the bruise.
The bruising will gradually clear without any treatment. This may take 1 to 2 weeks to settle.
Thank you for making contact and I can understand your concerns. It seems there are two issues here: Firstly your concerns about blood clots, or what is medically known as deep vein thrombosis. Immobilisation can be a risk factor, together with others including a previous history of clots, being on a combined oral contraceptive, various auto-immune conditions and also if you smoke. Then there are the flight factors such as being in a cramped cabin, drinking alcohol and the flight duration. Indeed, there are many!
Hello CS Thank you for your question. Bruising can happen after filler injections and will typically subside in 1 to 2 weeks. You can also consider arnica gel/ tablets to help with your recovery. Personally I will avoid the following to reduce the risk of bruising: NSAIDs Supplements (Vit E/ Omega 3 Fatty Acids/ Ginko/ Garlic) Alcohol Heat related activities Intense exercise Do let your doctor know if there is significant bruising. It will also be helpful if you can show a picture of the bruises. Hope this helps!
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