Bruise Prevention

Medications to Avoid: These can increase your risk of bruising by thinning the blood or affecting clotting.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications may inhibit platelet function and increase your chances of bruising with any aesthetic procedure. Stop taking these medications at least 3 days prior to your procedure unless otherwise instructed by your PCP.

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

• Naproxen (Aleve)

• Excedrin

• Other NSAIDs

Prescription Medications may inhibit platelet function and increase your chances of bruising with any aesthetic procedure. If you are taking one or more of these medications, be sure to inform your Aligned Aesthetics Co. proviider so she can make recommendations to you for bruise prevention. In most cases it is not possible to from these medications so it is simply best to plan your procedures around yoru social calendar and expect bruising.

• Warfarin (Coumadin)

• Heparin

• Clopidogrel (Plavix)

• Apixaban (Eliquis), Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Supplements & Herbs to Avoid: These natural products may increase bleeding or bruising.

■ Fish Oil (Omega-3) & Flax Oil

■ Vitamin E

■ Ginkgo Biloba

■ Garlic

■ Ginseng

■ St. John’s Wort

■ Turmeric & Ginger

Supplements & Foods That May Help Reduce Bruising: These support blood vessel health, reduce inflammation, and help speed healing after injections.

■ Pineapple (rich in Bromelain)

An enzyme that reduces inflammation and swelling, promoting bruise healing

■ Arnica (topical or oral)

Traditionally used to reduce bruising and swelling

■ Vitamin C

Strengthens capillaries and supports collagen production

■ Vitamin K

Supports proper blood clotting and helps minimize bruising

■ Zinc

Supports tissue repair and healing

■ Bioflavonoids (e.g., Quercetin, Rutin)

Help strengthen capillaries and reduce bleeding tendency