The 5 Most Important Tips to Prevent Bruising After Botox

BOTOX® is meant to make you look and feel fabulous, not leave you black and blue! Although it is natural for bruising to occur after treatment, you may start to second guess your appointment.

Here’s the good news: There are several ways to help prevent botox bruising. So, if you are worried about bruising after botox or filler treatments, don’t cancel your appointment just yet!

In this article, you will discover why botox bruising takes place and 5 expert tips to prevent bruising after your botox treatment. Let’s get started.

There are 5 key steps to preventing bruising after Botox.

What Causes Botox Bruising?

Botox bruises can occur when the needle that administers the treatment accidentally hits a tiny blood vessel just beneath the surface of the skin. Bruising can also occur if the needle pinches or pulls the skin, causing capillary damage.

Additionally, some people simply bruise easier than others, due to factors such as age, & medication being taken. Because of this, bruising can not always be avoided, no matter how skilled the technician is. So, don’t fret. Bruising after your botox treatment is a normal part of the process.

Like all bruises, blood begins to leak underneath the skin, which causes the tell-tale sign of a bruise: discoloration.

How Long Does Bruising Last After Botox?

Botox bruising typically only lasts from 2 to 3 days, but in some circumstances, signs of discoloration or bruising could last for up to 2 weeks. The important thing to note is that bruises will disappear eventually, and you’ll be able to look your best in practically no time.

When Will You Notice Botox Bruising?

In the event botox-related bruising occurs, it usually doesn’t happen directly after the appointment. Instead, it often takes between 1-2 days to appear.

If you are going to bruise after botox, you will most likely feel tenderness near the injection site first. Then, a visible reddish area will appear that could turn black and blue over the next few hours. As the bruise heals, it will change to a brownish-yellow color and slowly disappear.

Luckily, botox bruising doesn’t happen to everyone. In fact, the large majority of patients see little to no bruising after a botox or filler treatments. According to a Botox study on the National Library of Medicine website, Botox led to temporary bruising in only 19% to 24% of patients. Botox also doesn’t hurt as often as you may be led to believe.

However, if you really want to make sure you do NOT bruise after your session, then these 5 tips can help you to reduce bruising and fully enjoy the benefits of botox.

5 Ways to Prevent Botox Related Bruising

Although it might be accompanied by some minor tenderness, botox bruising is nothing to worry about. Here’s what you should do to prevent or lessen the effects of bruising after your botox or filler treatment.

1. Good, Old-Fashioned Ice Pack

Do you remember a time that you fell and got hurt as a child? Your mom or dad probably picked you up, carried you to the freezer, and pulled out a bag of frozen peas. You were then instructed to hold the cold bag against your bruise or scrape.

Magically, the frosty treatment worked and you felt much better! Sometimes, you thought for sure a bruise would form, but it never did – all thanks to the frozen peas.

Cool enough (no pun intended), the same technique can work after botox!

How Ice Packs Reduce Bruising

Luckily, you don’t have to use a bag of frozen produce to mitigate botox bruising. Instead, a small ice pack wrapped in a gentle cloth will do the trick.

Ice is a great way to prevent bruising because it greatly reduces blood flow to the area by constricting the blood vessels around the injection site. With less blood coursing to the site, the less likely you will see bruising.

Simply hold the cloth-covered ice pack onto the site of injection directly after your session. This will reduce the chance of bruising in the future.

2. Vitamin C

You probably already know that vitamin C is the ultimate nutrient to combat colds and viruses. Well, surprisingly enough, it can also help prevent botox bruising! Here’s how.

Vitamin C naturally strengthens blood vessels and encourages healthy blood circulation. The stronger your blood vessels are, the less likely they will be damaged to the point of bruising.

You can opt to take vitamin C supplements or you can eat hearty foods that contain high levels of vitamin C. These include citrus fruits, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, and more. You can also look into IV Therapy that fills your body with rich nutrients like vitamin C.

Orange you glad you took some vitamin C?

3. Bioflavinoids

Speaking of vitamins, you should also consume bioflavinoids to help activate the vitamin C in your system.

Simply put, bioflavinoids are antioxidants that support blood circulation, strengthen capillaries, and boost the active properties found in vitamin C. Interestingly enough, bioflavinoids are often medically used to treat inflammatory conditions.

Where to Find Bioflavinoids

Since bruises are often accompanied by minor swelling and inflammation, bioflavinoids can help prevent this from happening.

These naturally occurring antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables or you can choose to buy a supplement that has them in it. Be sure to ingest bioflavinoids and vitamin C together – both before and after your botox appointment – to reap the benefits of these nutrients!

4. Avoid Intense Exercising

Did you ever think you would be advised NOT to exercise? Depending on the intensity of the workout, exercise can actually hinder your botox recovery.

Excess physical activity increases heart rate, which increases blood flow. Consequently, this also increases the chance of bruising after a botox treatment.

Obviously, daily exercise is really good for you since great blood flow keeps your body in balance. However, it’s safe to say that you can take one day to relax before and after your botox treatment to avoid the chance of bruising.

5. No Touching!

As tempting as it might be to gently massage the treatment area after your session, it is important to try to avoid touching it.

When you apply too much pressure to the sensitive area, it can further aggravate and cause more trauma to the blood vessels. This will only make bruising worse down the line. Instead, avoid touching the area for at least 6 hours after treatment.

If you really must soothe the area, use the ice pack to add minor pressure, but try not to deeply massage it.

Prop Yourself Up on Pillows

On a similar note, you might also want to avoid falling asleep within the first few hours after treatment. This will help you avoid accidentally rubbing your face or adding pressure to the treatment site in your sleep.

Once you are ready to get some rest, be sure to elevate your head on extra pillows. This allows the treatment to circulate correctly into your muscles and avoid excess pressure.

Get Beautiful Botox Results at Whole Health JC

Now that you know all of the expert ways to prevent botox bruising before and after your treatment, you can achieve amazing results!

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