Bruising can occur in certain procedures, but there are ways to minimize it, including:
-Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and St. Johns Wart oral supplements/tablets for 1 week prior to your procedure
-Avoid drinking alcohol for 1 week prior to your procedure
-Notify the office if you take blood thinners like Coumadin® and Plavix®
-Take Arnica tablets orally for 3-5 days prior to your procedure & 7 days post procedure
-Take Bromelain tablets orally for 3-5 days prior to your procedure & 7 days post procedure
-Ice for 20 minutes on/20 minutes off for the 3 days following your procedure to reduce inflammation