subject: What is the Best Anti-Bruising Cream After a Facelift? [print this page] What is the Best Anti-Bruising Cream After a Facelift?
After your facelift, you will probably want to minimize swelling and bruising after your procedure. There are severalcreams which may help you reduce bruising and heal faster.
The best herbal cream to reduce bruising is some type of Arnica cream. Arnica is a type of sunflower that is used to reduce redness and inflammation and relieve pain. In cream or lotion form, it may help to reduce bruising and swelling.
Another herbal medicine based on Echinacea may also help to reduce bruises. This herb is derived from a type of daisy, and is used to induce white blood cells towards the area of injury and help prevent infection. This may also reduce bruising, since white blood cells will help to mobilize fluid and help with healing.
An important medicine or cream to not take after your facelift is anything in the aspirin family. Aspirin is a wonderful anti-inflammatory, but unfortunately works by thinning your blood slightly. This is a potential problem after surgery, because you want your body to heal and not have excessive bleeding after your procedure. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and any other medicine is generally not recommended before or after a facelift, but talk to your plastic surgeon about his or her preferences. Using anti-brusing cream along with other techniques such as icing, elevation, and drinking plenty of fluids will help you achieve a faster and less painful recovery.
Although both of these creams are normally safe to use, you should always consult with your plastic surgeon to make sure each cream is right for you.
