Paint Ball Disaster

May 12, 2014

Grace B.

Oh my goodness
So today I went paint balling with some friends and as expected I have bruises all over my arms and legs. I have a formal dance on Wednesday at a country club.
Any ideas on how to decrease bruising quickly?
Thank you, any help would be appreciated


(I guess I exaggerated in the title...)

May 12, 2014

Liz B.

I think icing the bruises and letting them rest is the best thing you can do.

May 12, 2014

Valerie C.

Ice the area. Putting something cold on the bruise will reduce swelling and help it heal more quickly. Do this as soon as possible, and you can stop the bruise from spreading so far.

Gently massage the bruise and surrounding area. Do this several times a day beginning the day after the bruising occurs. This will help your body's normal lymphatic process to clear it away.

Hope this helps :)!

May 12, 2014

Grace B.

Thank you!

May 12, 2014

Jenna M.

Bruises are broken blood vessels. Nothing to do with the lymphatic system.

May 12, 2014

Gypsy S.

If you still have visible bruises get some Kat Von D Lock It tattoo concealer. Its amazing on bruises, you won't be able to see any of them, I use it whenever I need to cover one up😉👍

May 12, 2014

Kelly H.

I love paintball! However the ladies are right, you can ice to decrease swelling, but the bruises won't heal that fast, you'll have to cover them.

May 12, 2014

Jennifer C.

Orange concealer will neutralize blue tones, yellow based concealer will neutralize purple. Dab that on them and go over with foundation that matches your skin tone.

May 12, 2014

Claire R.

Paint ball is awesome!! Thats all I have to say, no advice... I just let em go when I play

May 12, 2014

Kay C.

Aww why would you go knowing you have a dance and expecting bruises :/ any who apply ice or cold compression nothing can really speed it up.