What to do about bruises? Some practical tips!

This is, of course, very annoying, and you'd prefer to prevent it. After a treatment, you expect to be able to resume your daily activities as usual. But what can you do about a bruise or swelling?

You can reduce this with the tips below.

• Arnica drops – can reduce bruising after the treatment Start 5 days before the treatment, 10 drops, 3 times a day, and continue for up to 5 days after the treatment. These drops are available in our clinics and at pharmacies / drugstores (for example, from Dr A. Vogel).
• Cetirizine tablets – against swelling after a treatment 1 tablet per day for 5 – 10 days after the treatment. You can obtain these tablets from your doctor.

To prevent bruises... what can you do before a filler treatment?

• No alcohol 2 days before the treatment
• Preferably do not take blood thinners (medication like aspirin) 1 week beforehand
• Do not use dietary supplements 1 week before the treatment
• Do not use fish oil 1 week beforehand  

After a Botox treatment

• Avoid contact with the injected skin on the first day (do not massage!)
• Do not lie down for the first 2 – 3 hours after the treatment.
• Do not apply makeup for the first hour after the treatment
• On the first day after treatment, do not undergo scrubs, peelings, laser, microdermabrasion, or other facial treatments in the area where Botox has been injected.
• Try to use the treated muscle intensively.
• You may resume sports the following day.  

After a filler treatment

• Cool the treated area for 10 minutes immediately after the treatment
• Do not exercise on the same day
• Do not apply makeup for the first few hours after the treatment
• Avoid contact with the injected skin
• Prevent sun exposure to the treated area for the first week. Use a daily sunblock / at least SPF 30
• No alcohol for at least 2 days
• Do not use a sauna or tanning bed for the first week;
• It's better to stop taking dietary supplements for 5 days
• For the first 2 weeks, you should not undergo any beauty treatments in the treated area, such as peelings, laser, microdermabrasion, scrubbing, or other facial skincare treatments.

Of course, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that these tips will completely prevent bruises and/or swelling, but there is certainly a good chance that they will be reduced.