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Swelling should always be treated with COLD compress, not hot. But if the swelling persists or returns, see a doctor to find out what is causing it.
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Cold compress or ice pack (frozen peas or something else similar).
Post cosmetic surgery you should use warm compress. My mother just had a breast reduction and was instructed to use a warm compress. Cold compress is to reduce swelling or inflammation after an injury like a spained ankle. Wish you the best in the healing process.
For an elderly person they should consider vertebroplasty where an injection of filler retains the shape of the verteba. For many it is rest and pain relief
Do not remove it when it is swollen. You can cause tiny tears in your skin, which can increase swelling even further, and cause infection. To relieve the swelling, take an Ibuprofen, and put a warm compress over the piercing. These two combined should bring down the swelling enough to where you can take the jewelry out. Good luck!
I have just learned that if you have an infection you should NOT use heat. The reason being is that it draws the infection out, and encourages it to spread. Cold is the way to go if you are going to use a compress (although it may be difficult. I know that a warm compress has helped me more than a cold compress.)
Take an antipyretic such as ibuprofen and place some ice on the site. Then relax for a few hours.
Hot compress should be use 5-10mins. It should alternately do with the cold compress for a better result.
According to the Center for Disease Control, many people experience swelling or redness after receiving the injection. This is very normal, and it generally goes away by itself in a couple of days. If it persists for longer than that, you should contact your doctor.
Cold - ice or an icepak will reduce swelling. Heat packs should not be used until the tissues have regained normal skin temperature, which usually takes 2 or 3 days.
A subcutaneous injection