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Bad bruising with Botox. Would it be rude to ask dr to inject more gently?

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pharmachameleon · 30/05/2023 20:53

I got Botox on Thursday night on my 11s and on the wrinkles on the corners of my eyes. It's working really well however the doctor I go to injects me really hard and it's agony! I've got a bruise on every single injection point and I reckon they'll take about 10 days to go. I'm getting my top up in a week's time- any tips to reduce bruising so I don't bruise all over again? Would it be rude to ask her to inject a little more gently? I've had Botox a few times from other practitioners (nurse, doctor, dentist) and I'm sure I've never bruised like this.
Botox lasts max 3 months with me so I don't really want to be bruised for 1 month!

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HadalyEve · 30/05/2023 21:48

Bruising is a common reaction to the Botox itself. You may have become more sensitive to it over time.

shakeitoffsis · 30/05/2023 22:07

No advice but I had Botox last month for the first time and I bruised badly too. I had to pretend my baby had whacked me with a toy because I had it done secretly 🤣🤣

Cas112 · 30/05/2023 22:18

I don't think it's possible to 'inject more gently' bruising is just a side effect you just have to accept, some people get them, some don't

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pharmachameleon · 30/05/2023 22:21

Ok I'll not embarrass myself by asking her to go gently 😆 I'm pale and bruise really easily but she is bloody fierce with the needle!

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Itcouldhappenabishop · 30/05/2023 22:25

You could ask her to use a finer needle. I've only bruised once when she accidentally hit a tiny blood vessel. I'd say look I apparently bruise really easily, can you use a different needle or go a bit more gently please? You're paying for it, you're entitled to ask!

bidenfor · 30/05/2023 22:26

Are you taking fish oils

Vermin · 30/05/2023 22:28

@Itcouldhappenabishop is correct - they should be using really fine needles like diabetics use but they’re more expensive so as with everything, you get what you pay for.

icelollycraving · 30/05/2023 22:29

I would tell her you like the overall result but the bruising was more extensive than you’ve had before.

Leo227 · 30/05/2023 22:29

I find I bruise if I have drank alcohol in the previous day or two..

SideProfile · 30/05/2023 22:31

I don’t have Botox but would ice or cooling pad soon after bring it down?

FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 30/05/2023 22:32

My doctor applies an ice pack with pressure, before and after, to avoid/minimise bruising.

TheFlis12345 · 30/05/2023 22:34

I would go elsewhere, it sounds like they’re being heavy handed. I barely feel the needle when I get Botox (by my dentist) and have only ever had one tiny bruise.

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pharmachameleon · 30/05/2023 22:59

An ice pack might get be a good shout-I'll try that.
I'll also say to her I bruised way more than usual and see what she says. Not sure what size of needle she uses. I can maybe gently get that into the conversation.
I don't take fish oils but take high strength Vit D supplements each morning.

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pharmachameleon · 30/05/2023 23:00

Oh and I rarely drink alcohol so can't blame that!

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HadalyEve · 30/05/2023 23:23

I would definitely mention the bruising to her.

fireflyloo · 30/05/2023 23:39

Can you put some arnica on it after? They should have some.

ladydimitrescu · 30/05/2023 23:41

Are you staying super hydrated before? No botox but I have filler and I bruise much less if I drink a tonne of water.

PerryMenno · 30/05/2023 23:43

I've been in your situation - lots of problem free botox sessions over the years followed by a particularly painful one that left me with sores and a horrible bruise. (Same clinic, new person.) I absolutely didn't and wouldn't accept it as a 'shit happens' thing and switched to a different practitioner.

AtrociousCircumstance · 30/05/2023 23:49

Go to someone else obviously. Too much stress to ask a supposed professional to, errr, actually do her job well.

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 30/05/2023 23:56

Make sure you don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen for at least 48 hours before your appointment to minimise the risk of bruising.

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pharmachameleon · 31/05/2023 07:20

I never take aspirin or ibuprofen so can't blame that. I probably wasn't nearly hydrated enough. It's hot and sunny here and I feel totally dehydrated so I'll make sure I start drinking way more water.
She put loads of arnica on afterwards but she was even really rough rubbing that on-I got tear trough fillers, cheek fillers and marionette lines filled too so my poor face was throbbing!

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pharmachameleon · 31/05/2023 07:23

@bidenfor I checked my vitamins and I actually do take fish oils-high strength Omega 3 fish oils. Just read that these can worsen bruising so I'll stop these now until a week after my top up. Thanks!

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bidenfor · 31/05/2023 08:47

@pharmachameleon that's why you have bad bruising, you need to stop these before the injections

Itcouldhappenabishop · 31/05/2023 11:03

To be honest she doesn't sound great. Is she an actual doctor? I would change practices, getting stuff injected in your face obviously needs a gentle touch! My doc is super gentle and sympathetic.

bidenfor · 31/05/2023 11:32

pharmachameleon · 31/05/2023 07:20

I never take aspirin or ibuprofen so can't blame that. I probably wasn't nearly hydrated enough. It's hot and sunny here and I feel totally dehydrated so I'll make sure I start drinking way more water.
She put loads of arnica on afterwards but she was even really rough rubbing that on-I got tear trough fillers, cheek fillers and marionette lines filled too so my poor face was throbbing!

Er what. I've never had them apply that cream.

You need to change provider and don't take fish oils