I took the arnica pills before surgery and managed to not bruise too much. I am two weeks post op. Does arnica gel work for helping with swelling? I am still very swollen.
I do not think Arnica gel helps much. The research in the medical literature is equivocal. There are no definitive studies that support its use specifically.
Arnica gel and capsules can help a lot with bruising and soreness. Swelling is less affected, but maybe a little bit.