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Preventing Brusing and Swelling Post-Treatment

Preventing Brusing and Swelling Post-Treatment

The bad news is that there is no sure-fire way to prevent bruising and swelling.  The GOOD news is there ARE ways to minimize the risk of bruising and swelling.

Pre-treatment:

Avoid Blood Thinners. Anything that thins your blood will cause you to bleed more beneath the skin during treatment, as your blood is not able to coagulate.  This causes unsightly bruises and can increase swelling.  Avoid these things1-2 weeks prior to and one week after your appointment.

Common blood thinners are: