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ADVERTISEMENT How to Reduce Your Risk of Bruising with Aesthetic Procedures Bruising is an unwelcome risk with many cosmetic procedures, particularly with injections of Botox and dermal filler. No one likes to have a bruise on their face, especially when you are a person with work and social commitments. In this article we will discuss how to reduce the risk of bruising from these procedures that result in a better version of yourself. We interviewed Dr. Nicole Norris of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa to see what she recommends before and after her aesthetic procedures. What is a bruise exactly and how long do they take to go away? Dr. Norris explains, "Bruises are a collection of blood under the skin that can occur when an injury to the skin ruptures a small vein. The body reacts to bleeding by first sending in cells to stop the bleeding and then cells to clean up the blood. The body's bruise clean-up process or the time it takes for a bruise to go away is usually ten to fourteen days." Which procedures do you do that are most at risk for bruising? "Any time I inject a needle into the skin, there is a risk of bruising. The two most common procedures that I do in my medical spa with needles are Botox and dermal filler. Botox is used for relaxing expression lines around the eyes and forehead. Dermal filler is used to replace collagen in the cheeks, lips, jaw line and lines around the mouth. I always ask my patients to schedule these procedures at least two weeks before any event that they have in order to make sure bruising has resolved." Are there medications that increase the risk of bruising with cosmetic procedures? "Patients who take ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, prescription blood thinners and some vitamins are at highest risk for bruising. It is best if patients stop these medications five days prior to their cosmetic injectable procedure, only if it is allowed by their physician." Is there anything you recommend to prevent bruising? "Alcohol consumption should be limited the day before the procedure for best results. I also have some patients who have found that taking an herbal supplement called Arnica montana a few days before and after the procedure causes less bruising. Bromine which is found in pineapple is also a natural way to prevent bruising." Can you tell us if you have any other tricks that help you to cause less bruising after cosmetic injectable procedures? "In my medical spa, we have a device that allows me to see the veins under the skin. I use this device on my patient prior to a Botox or dermal filler procedure to map out the veins so that I can avoid them with my injections. Using this device has helped me to reduce the incidence of bruising dramatically!", concludes Dr. Norris. If you are interested in a consultation with Dr. Norris to learn more about cosmetic procedures that enhance your beauty with the least amount of bruising, call Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa at 815-780-8264. ADVERTISEMENT How to Reduce Your Risk of Bruising with Aesthetic Procedures Bruising is an unwelcome risk with many cosmetic procedures , particularly with injections of Botox and dermal filler . No one likes to have a bruise on their face , especially when you are a person with work and social commitments . In this article we will discuss how to reduce the risk of bruising from these procedures that result in a better version of yourself . We interviewed Dr. Nicole Norris of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa to see what she recommends before and after her aesthetic procedures . What is a bruise exactly and how long do they take to go away ? Dr. Norris explains , " Bruises are a collection of blood under the skin that can occur when an injury to the skin ruptures a small vein . The body reacts to bleeding by first sending in cells to stop the bleeding and then cells to clean up the blood . The body's bruise clean - up process or the time it takes for a bruise to go away is usually ten to fourteen days . " Which procedures do you do that are most at risk for bruising ? " Any time I inject a needle into the skin , there is a risk of bruising . The two most common procedures that I do in my medical spa with needles are Botox and dermal filler . Botox is used for relaxing expression lines around the eyes and forehead . Dermal filler is used to replace collagen in the cheeks , lips , jaw line and lines around the mouth . I always ask my patients to schedule these procedures at least two weeks before any event that they have in order to make sure bruising has resolved . " Are there medications that increase the risk of bruising with cosmetic procedures ? " Patients who take ibuprofen , aspirin , fish oil , prescription blood thinners and some vitamins are at highest risk for bruising . It is best if patients stop these medications five days prior to their cosmetic injectable procedure , only if it is allowed by their physician . " Is there anything you recommend to prevent bruising ? " Alcohol consumption should be limited the day before the procedure for best results . I also have some patients who have found that taking an herbal supplement called Arnica montana a few days before and after the procedure causes less bruising . Bromine which is found in pineapple is also a natural way to prevent bruising . " Can you tell us if you have any other tricks that help you to cause less bruising after cosmetic injectable procedures ? " In my medical spa , we have a device that allows me to see the veins under the skin . I use this device on my patient prior to a Botox or dermal filler procedure to map out the veins so that I can avoid them with my injections . Using this device has helped me to reduce the incidence of bruising dramatically ! " , concludes Dr. Norris . If you are interested in a consultation with Dr. Norris to learn more about cosmetic procedures that enhance your beauty with the least amount of bruising , call Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa at 815-780-8264 .