4 Steps to Reduce Bruises of the Face

4 Steps to Reduce Bruises of the Face
Bruises occur when the blood had escaped from the damaged blood vessels when an injury happens. Facial bruise may not indicate seriousness but it can be a sign of discomfort until it completely heals. You can do several ways in Reducing bruising of the face.

Steps to Reduce Bruises of the Face

• Check the injury: It is important that you check the injury. If the affected area has pain and severe swelling, check if there is fracture bone in the face. If there is fractured bone, consult your doctor immediately.


• Apply ice pack: After ruling out fractured bone, you may now start first aid. Apply an ice pack to the bruised area for at least fifteen to twenty minutes. Avoid applying the ice directly to the skin, it is best if you wrap the crushed ice in a clean towel and dab gently. Do not sleep with the ice over your face since it may lead to frostbite. After twenty minutes, remove the ice to let the skin breath. Re-apply the ice pack after twenty minutes after. Repeat the procedure for the next twenty-four hour hours. Ice is effective in reducing the swelling and redness.


• Over the counter pain medications: You may take over the counter pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Do not take any aspirin since it can reduce blood clotting and may result to more bleeding from the damaged broken blood vessels.


• Rest: It is important that you rest in several days after you had bruised. Adding more pillows in your head while you sleep may lessen the risks of facial swelling. Likewise, it is important that you continue the monitoring of your bruises and injury after several days. If you observe that you have vision problems, nosebleed, swelling and extreme pain, visit your nearest hospital for you may need immediate medical care.