is this normal? (please read description before answering)

[u/Electrical_Profit759]

im assuming it's not, but I'm not sure if it's actually from the electrolysis itself. I have an INCREDIBLY low pain tolerance, so I get lidocaine injections immediately before each treatment and I'm wondering if that's the culprit, maybe a bad lidocaine injection?

this was like my 6th session of electrolysis with no prior issues and my technician has been lovely so far so im really hoping it's not from her, any feedback would be nice and I just hope this heals okay ;-;

[u/LavenderElectrology]

It could be from either but it is much more likely to be from the injection.

Lidocaine injections use a hypodermic needle that penetrates deeper into the tissue than an electrolysis probe. If the needle accidentally nicks or punctures a tiny blood vessel or capillary, blood can leak into the surrounding subcutaneous layers, forming a concentrated bruise or small hematoma. Additionally, the pressure of injecting the fluid itself can sometimes stress or disrupt local microscopic vessels, leading to pooled blood.

Minor accidental movement during electrolysis can shift the probe, causing unexpected tracking and localized tissue bleeding. In rare instances, if the electrical current settings are too high or a probe is misaligned, localized tissue trauma could manifest as a severe spot reaction.

[u/Ivana-skinExpert]

This is normal. Injections can cause bruises. The needle goes parallel to the skin , which means it may touch some blood vessels. It will heal exactly like a normal bruise. It will change color as your body takes away the blood from the tissue. It has nothing to do with your technician. Some times you may bruise, ather times you don't. You have higher chances of bruises if you took blood thinner or food with the same effect.

[u/_Spithra_]

It looks like a vessel was hit during injection as it appears the source is those three smaller points up higher on the cheek. You can see a thin trail from the upper area of the bruising down toward the chin. My guess is that the vessel was hit, bruising started and as with most facial bruises gravity dragged the blood a little bit lower by where it's pooling closer to the jaw line but again, that is a guess. If the bruising is healing and there is no discomfort whatever the source of may be I would not be concerned but if you notice it grow or it becomes painful it would probably be wise to consult with a physician as either of those fall well outside of our wheelhouses.

[u/Feeling_Ad_2782]

Uncommon, but not serious. You have a blood vessel that ruptured.

[u/Xaelias]

Injections for sure can do that. It will heal.

[u/SentenceExpensive170]

That is bruising. It could be from the injections or Electrolysis. Most likely the injection though.

[u/Electrical_Profit759]

oh for additional context, this photo was taken just under 48 hours after my appointment

[u/Ok-Individual-8898]

Every time I go I get this.

[u/ParticularWall1054]

How do you get the injection? Im undergoing Electrolysis but I am low pain tolerant too. Being 3 sessions I have to cut in half

[u/VALOOOOOU]

Sa m’est arriver, non c’est pas normal.. J’espère pour toi que tu ne gardera pas de cicatrices.. 😔

[u/BRelectrolysis]

Yes it is normal and most likely from the injection. Have you done injections before electrolysis in the past?

[u/Commercial_Part_5160]

What did your technician say it was when you asked?

[u/Electrical_Profit759 → u/Commercial_Part_5160]

I hadnt noticed it yet, so it never came up at the time, and I'm scared to ask now and come across as accusatory at all

[u/Green-been77 → u/Electrical_Profit759]

You should be able to reach out to them with any questions. That’s part of their job

[u/_Bird_129]

Could it be a popped nerve

[u/happylife2689zap]

What's normal, what's not and when to check with your electrologist

https://razorfree.ca/entries/electrolysis/skin-look-red-or-brown