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Will Taking Arnica Montana and Bromelain to Lessen Bruising After Subcision of Acne Scars Lessen my Results?

  • VKZ
  • California
  • 3 years ago

I am planning to have light subcision combined with Belotero filler on some shallow acne scars. I was planning to take Arnica Montana and Bromelain to prevent/lessent bruising because I can't take time off of work. I just read on another site that you want to bruise after subcision, as it produces better, permanent results. Is this true?

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Will Taking Arnica Montana and Bromelain to Lessen Bruising After Subcision of Acne Scars Lessen my Results?

August 21st, 2013
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No it is not true, do take the arnica to eliminate brusing and swelling but it has no effect on improving acne scarring. Best of luck

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS, FACS


Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.9 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

Arnica Montana and Bromelain to stop bruising after acne scar subcision

August 20th, 2013
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Many people believe in the effects of these two medications. Based on personal literature searches and reading, it seems that Bromelain may have more scientific proof of its efficacy. The literature search on arnica montana does not show a significant difference in preventing bruising and swelling.
 

Philip Young, MD

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.9 out of 5 stars 60 reviews

Arnica and Bromelain

August 14th, 2013
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Arnica and Bromelain have ben recommended in the past for bruising and swelling. However there is no conclusive evidence in the lieterature to support its use.

Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

Bruising

August 13th, 2013
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Dear patient; I have performed Subcision and fat grating and fillers for many years. Bruising is not needed to achieve great results. You may safely take Arnica and Bromelain before and after your procedure. As a courtesy I hope that you will discuss this further with your surgeon.

Web reference: http://www.foreveryoung.net/

A. David Rahimi, MD

A. David Rahimi, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist
4.7 out of 5 stars 47 reviews

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