Arnica Ointment
Category: Post surgery essentials
What is Arnica?
Arnica is an herb that grows mainly in Siberia and central Europe, as well as temperate climates in North America. The flowers of the plant are used in medicine.
Modern day application has everyone from professional athletes, to patients receiving cosmetic injections or surgeries, using the homeopathic medicine to help aid in a speedy recovery.
Arnica also makes a noticeable difference in post-treatment bruising. When used as directed, Arnica can stop capillaries from bleeding, directly resulting in minimizing, or even preventing, the formation of bruising.
How can I use Arnica?
The most commonly applied forms of Arnica used are the homeopathic pellets, and a topical cream or gel. It is usually recommended starting the pellets a week before any kind of facial surgery or liposuction procedure, and to continue use until any bruising or swelling is gone. The Arnica cream or gel can be topically applied after liposuction to help reduce the amount of time a patient may have a bruise or inflammation. Arnica products can be used in conjunction with one another to maximize results.
Apply arnica when doing your massages to help reduce swelling and apply on bruised area 3 times a day circular motion , If you are really bruised after your procedure your faja can not be to tight if it is do to the compression it can cause a burn and will complicate the area .
