Bruising
Microvessels ruptured by external collision or bleeding under the skin, platelets act to clot into blood clots, which gradually turn into purple-black petechiae due to the oxidation of blood iron. The more blood vessels are damaged, the more blood will be leaked out and the larger the bruise will be. If left unattended for a long time, it may cause brown pigmentation.
Liposuction, double eyelid, nose job most common bruises after surgery
Many plastic surgery patients experience post-operative bruising, with liposuction having a large area and destructive tissue, double eyelid surgery having a dense distribution of microvessels and a thin subcutaneous tissue layer, and rhinoplasty affecting the fragile periocular area, being the surgical procedures most likely to cause bruising. Other procedures such as cheek augmentation and breast augmentation also have a similar proportion of bruising.
Generally speaking, the extent and duration of swelling and bruising depends in most cases on the site of the surgery, the type of incision (open or closed), the thickness of the skin, post-operative care, as well as the age of the individual, the elasticity of the skin, his or her own healing ability, and the skill and experience of the surgeon.
What you should do when bruising occurs
1.Cold compress
Apply cold compresses for 20 minutes immediately after surgery to prevent bleeding and bruising, and intermittent ice compresses for 48 hours.
2. Hot compress
Do not apply hot compresses at the initial stage, it may lead to vasodilatation and increase the severity of bruising, you can apply hot compresses after two days, and eat Panax ginseng tablets, especially after the hyaluronic acid setting period before you can apply hot compresses, the temperature should not be too high, it will accelerate the metabolism of hyaluronic acid. (The principle of the legendary rolling egg method and hot compress is the same)
3.Paste potato slices
Potatoes are rich in starch and have a hypertonic effect, which can use the concentration difference to make the tissue lose water, thus relieving local swelling. At the same time, the cholestane derivative lycopene in potatoes can penetrate into subcutaneous tissues and blood vessels to accelerate blood flow and play a strong role in activating blood circulation and relieving swelling and pain. Of course, there are open wounds do not directly apply potato slices.
4.Apply bruising medicine
Apply the bruising medicine recommended by the doctor to help the blood running to the subcutaneous tissue to be absorbed quickly and shorten the bruising time.
When using bruising medicine, do not apply it directly on the wound, it should be applied around the wound that no longer bleeds. For those with sensitive skin, avoid choosing bruising medicine that contains salicylic acid. If it is hyaluronic acid, it is recommended not to use those ointments.
5.Don’t just take anti-inflammatory drugs
Never take anti-inflammatory drugs casually, because anti-inflammatory drugs will affect the recovery of the wound and speed up the bleeding, must be under the guidance of the doctor to take the correct medication.
6.Avoid activities that will increase blood pressure
Avoid bending, lifting heavy objects, exercising and any activities that will increase blood pressure for several weeks after surgery, because these activities will increase swelling and bruising.
7.Ensure sleep
Ensure sufficient sleep, do not stay up late, otherwise it will aggravate the appearance of bruises.
The bruise hasn’t faded for three months? It may be pigmentation
Post-operative bruises usually recover within 2 to 4 weeks, but if they do not fade for more than 1 month, they may lead to pigmentation, which may take 6 months to 1 year to fade naturally. For the follow-up treatment of post-bruising pigmentation will be more troublesome, you should go to a professional hospital to find out the cause carefully and take corresponding measures, you can do under the guidance of your doctor.
1. continue to do hot compress treatment and take vitamin C or Yunnan Baiyao orally.
2, do skin purifying laser laser, once a month, at least 3 to 4 times needed.
3.Apply whitening lotion or ointment with fruit acid composition, which needs to be rubbed for at least six months.
Choose medical skin care products after surgery
After undergoing medical aesthetic treatment, the skin will become more sensitive. The safest and friendliest maintenance for the skin at this time is “quilted moisturizer”, which means choosing non-invasive ingredients, ingredients that are highly compatible with the skin, no penetration aids and preservatives, and moisturizers with extremely simplified formulations. For example, simple serum and jelly gel formulations have a lower risk of penetration than lotions and creams. Of course, the broken skin part still needs to be kept dry and cared for after it has healed.