What to do if bruises occur after hyaluronic acid injection

Hyaluronic acid is very popular nowadays, and there is even a hyaluronic acid duck doll on the market. More and more female friends who pay attention to beauty are becoming addicted to hyaluronic acid injections. However, hyaluronic acid injections have certain side effects, which require everyone to pay attention to. For example, bruising may occur after hyaluronic acid injections. So what should you do if bruises occur after hyaluronic acid injections? Here are some practical methods for you.

What is the cause of bruises after hyaluronic acid injection?

The reason for the bruise is actually the needle puncturing the local capillaries and causing bleeding.

What to do if bruises occur after hyaluronic acid injection

It is very important to apply local compression and ice within 48 hours after injection. Local compression is the most effective means of hemostasis. Let me tell you a simple method. On the evening after the injection, use a 4-degree soft milk ice pack to compress and ice the injection area. Of course, the intensity of pressure should be based on the doctor's advice.

How to prevent bruises

1. Stop taking aspirin, Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, etc. 2 weeks before injection;

This is not only true for hyaluronic acid injections, but can also be seen in the precautions for many other plastic surgery projects! Because aspirin is an anticoagulant, bleeding will occur during surgery, and this drug will increase the amount of bleeding. In this way, not to mention bruising, hematoma may also occur after the operation! As for blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drugs, there is no need to say more when we see the word "blood-activating".

2. If you have coagulation disorders, inform your doctor before deciding whether to inject hyaluronic acid;

The reasons are self-explanatory, please refer to Article 1! Of course, some people may not be able to stop taking medications at will, so you need to communicate with your plastic surgeon, who will decide whether you can have the surgery. If the situation is ok, he will also pay close attention to your situation!

3. Choose a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon who is very familiar with local anatomy;

Only a plastic surgeon who meets these conditions can calmly avoid areas that are prone to puncturing blood vessels and reduce the possibility of bruising!

4. Apply lidocaine numbing ointment before injection;

Apply lidocaine anesthetic ointment before injection to relieve pain and constrict local blood vessels to minimize skin bleeding.

5. Use a blunt needle instead of a sharp needle when injecting;

As the name suggests, a sharp needle has a sharp tip and a strong pricking sensation, so large-area layered injections can cause intense pain. If the doctor is not familiar with the facial anatomy, it is very easy to inject hyaluronic acid into the blood vessels, leading to vascular embolism and tissue necrosis. The blunt needle has a completely polished surface and a blunt head, so it can cause minimal trauma when entering the tissue, reducing the chances of swelling and bruising on the face.