With the growing popularity of botox and other fillers, I’ve had a couple of reader questions that I decided to investigate. Here’s what the experts say.

QUESTION:

I have been getting botox and filler injections for years and all of a sudden I am getting a lot of bruising after my injections. What can be causing this and should I change my doctor?

There are several OTC (over the counter) medications that can be leading to the brusing. Avoid the following products one week before you get your injections.

Fish oils

Omega 3

Red wine

Gibko Biloba

Aspirin

Plavix

Ginger supplements

Multi-vitamins

Anti-inflammatory drugs

QUESTION:

My friend tells me I shouldn’t go to the gym the day I have  an injection..is that true?

Most doctors recommend that for AT LEAST four hours after an injection that you DO NOT

Lay down

Exercise

Get you hair colored

Wash or blow dry your hair

Don’t get your hair colored

Don’t wash or bow dry your hair

Touch the area

Travel by air

QUESTION:

I used to love the results I got from Restylane but I m not happy with the results of my  injections anymore. What’s going on?

Restylane will build up over time and at some point I would suggest that you ask your dermatologist to dissolve the Restylane build up and start fresh. Feel inside your mouth and if you feel a deep ridge along what we consider your “smile lines”  (nasal labial folds) you may want to dissolve them. Talk to your doctor.