Arnica and Vitamin Regimen after Surgery The Morgenstern Center for Orbital & Facial Plastic Surgery

If you would like to do all that you can to minimize bruising, Dr. Morgenstern and our staff recommend using Arnica.

This herb has been used for a variety of medical purposes since the 1500s. It is commonly used in homeopathy to soothe muscle aches and pains, reduce inflammation and minimize bruising.

We are committed to helping you look and feel your absolute best. Using advanced techniques and technologies, and recommending post-operative aftercare measures are just a couple of the ways Dr. Morgenstern brings you state-of-the-art care and great results.

You can find Arnica in a number of over-the-counter products, including creams, tablets and gels. At the Morgenstern Center, we offer two forms of Arnica available for purchase at our office:

• Arnica 12C Pellets: start taking 2 days prior to surgery and continue for approximately 2 weeks post operatively. Take as directed (5 pellets 3 times/day).
• Arnica Cream: start post operatively and apply to the area of bruising as directed by our surgeons. This is not a substitute for your antibiotic ointment which is to be applied to your surgical incisions. The cream is not to be placed on open incisions at any time.