Tips for Bruising
Bruising is a major concern for patients receiving injectable treatments. Here are some tips on how to reduce and camouflage after-treatment bruising.
Plan time in your schedule in case you bruise. Some patients may notice bruising 3-4 days after treatment that may last 7-10 days, occasionally longer. Planning treatment about 1 month prior to an important event is helpful to ensure that any swelling and/or bruising is resolved.
Avoid Blood Thinners
2 weeks before your treatment, please refrain from using: Motrin, Aspirin, St. John’s Wort, and Fish Oil. These substances can increase your risk of bruising.
Wait a few hours after treatment to apply make-up, concealer, moisturizer, and SPF. This will minimize the risk of infection. We suggest not to put anyting, on injectable zones after 12 hours.
Cold & Warm Compress
After your procedure, we’ll send you home with an ice pack. Use the cold compress for the first few hours after treatment to decrease swelling and bruising. Be careful not to over-ice! Too much cold can be irritating to the skin, so use cold compresses in moderation. The morning after treatment, switch to warm compresses to help increase blood flow that will assist in the healing process.
Swelling
Most patients experience a significant amount of swelling the morning after their procedure. It’s the natural way your face reacts to treatment. The swelling will go down in a short amount of time (usually within 24 to 48 hours after treatment). Here are some tips to help with recovery.
Avoid lying face down
Elevate head while sleeping (45°)
Apply cold compress for comfort
No strenuous exercise
Gently massage areas or bumps
Wash face
Wear makeup after 12 hour
Apply warm compress for comfort/swelling
Use Arnica gel or tablets
Contact your Aesthetic doctor, if
Severe pain
Skin redness and swelling persists longer than 5 days
Severe color changes
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