How To Prevent Bruising After Botox

Usually, when you hit an object, the body forms blood clots to halt the bleeding and prevent bruising. However, sometimes the blood is unable to clot properly. When this occurs, you may find that you are susceptible to Botox and filler bruising.

Bruising is more prevalent in elderly persons. It’s because, as you age, your skin becomes thinner. Additionally, as you age, you lose a portion of the fatty layer in the skin that protects the blood vessels from harm.

Genetics has a part in an individual’s vulnerability to sustaining a bruise. There are a few additional preventable factors. These consist of:

• Heavy exercise immediately before or after receiving an injection
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Use of anticoagulants
• Systemic inflammatory disease
• Disorders of blood

By and large, if you bruise easily, it is often the result of drugs, a medical condition, or a vitamin imbalance or deficit. Watch out for the causes of easy bruising. If you have any of these, it’s recommended to consult your doctor before getting Botox. These causes are discussed in further depth below.

Medications

Some medications can impair your body’s capacity to form blood clots, which could also increase your susceptibility to botox bruising around the eyes and other parts of the body. The following medications are known to impair your blood’s clotting ability:

Blood-thinning medications. These drugs are frequently used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. If you have deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, or a recently implanted heart stent, your healthcare professional may also give these medications. Examples of such medicines include:

• Clopidogrel 
• Warfarin 
• Apixaban
• Rivaroxaban

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). These drugs are frequently employed as pain relievers. Unlike other pain medicines like acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also reduce inflammation-induced edema. Long-term usage of certain medications can cause an increase in bleeding. Typical NSAIDs include:

• Aspirin
• Naproxen
• Ibuprofen 
• Celecoxib 

Steroids. Some steroid drugs can make you more susceptible to bruising. This is especially true for topical corticosteroids, which may cause skin thinning. Topical corticosteroids are frequently used to treat eczema and other skin disorders. Steroids can be administered orally for asthma, severe colds, and allergies.

Herbs and dietary supplements. Certain plants and nutritional additives are thought to affect the body’s capacity to clot and may cause easy bruising, although proof of such adverse effects is scarce in the medical literature. Some instances include:

• Garlic
• Fish oil
• Ginkgo
• Saw palmetto
• St. John’s wort
• Ginseng

If you observe an increase in bruising, you should not stop taking your prescriptions. Instead, consult your physician about this concern.

Also, ensure that your doctor or other healthcare practitioner is aware of any supplements or herbs you are taking, as these may alter your blood’s capacity to clot, particularly if your physician prescribes blood-thinning or steroid medicines.

Medical Conditions

If you are prone to bruising, your failure to form blood clots may be the consequence of a medical problem. Good nutrition, healthy bone marrow, and a functioning liver are needed for the production of blood clots. If any of these conditions are significantly off, Botox bruising around the eyes and other skin regions is more likely to occur.

The following medical disorders can induce easy bruising:

Hemophilia type A. This genetic disorder is also referred to as classical hemophilia or factor VIII deficiency. It is induced by a clotting protein, factor VIII that is absent or faulty. With hemophilia A, it is difficult for the blood to clot, which can lead to bruising after Botox. This uncommon disorder can be severe. It is incurable yet treatable.

Hemophilia type B. With hemophilia B, often known as “Christmas illness,” the body generates little to no factor IX, a protein that aids in blood clotting. This might result in spontaneous or prolonged bleeding, which makes it easy for bruises to grow beneath the skin.

Von Willebrand disease. This disease is caused by a genetic change that leads to a lack of the von Willebrand factor protein (VWF). This protein facilitates blood clotting.

A low amount of platelets. Platelets are a form of blood cells that cluster together to stop bleeding by forming clots. When there are insufficient platelets in the blood, serious bleeding can result. Your platelet count may be affected by chemotherapeutic agents, radiation, or harmful substances. Certain diseases, such as the following, may also alter your platelet count:

• Leukemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Myelodysplasia

Cushing’s syndrome. Also referred to as hypercortisolism, Cushing syndrome is a disorder characterized by unusually elevated cortisol levels in the body. Among the probable signs is skin that is prone to bruising.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). This condition comprises a spectrum of hereditary illnesses that affect connective tissue, including the skin, blood vessel walls, and joints. Due to the fragility of the blood vessels, skin, and connective tissue surrounding the blood vessels, bruising is common.

Vitamin deficiency. Deficiencies in blood-clotting vitamins, like vitamin C and vitamin K, may also lead to easy bruising. Malnutrition can raise the likelihood of being low in essential nutrients and vitamins. Your health professional can arrange a blood test to detect vitamin deficits and, based on the results, may prescribe vitamin supplements.