Your doctor should wrap the area when she is done with the surgery. Most likely, she will use a compression garment, hypoallergenic tape, or an elastic bandage around the area. You will need to continue this pressure for a day or two. Doing so will help to stop any bleeding and reduce your chances of bruising. Most doctors will provide you with something to use as compression on yourself post-surgery. Ask your doctor if she will be providing a compression garment or tape or if you will need to buy something appropriate. However, if the bleeding has already stopped under the skin, you do not need to apply pressure to the area, as it will not help. Press an ice pack against the site of operation during the first 48 hours after your surgery. Doing this can help to constrict blood vessels in the area, which will slow down the bleeding process and reduce your chances of bruising. Hold the ice pack against the site for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not apply the ice pack directly against your skin. Wrap it in something, like a washcloth, so that it doesn't make the area too cold. Don't leave it on for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Elevating the spot where you had your surgery done can help to relieve any strain being placed on the site, which can reduce your chances of bruising. It also helps blood not pool in that area. To elevate it, rest the part of your body on a pillow above your heart if possible. If you had surgery on your face, try extra pillows at night to lift up the top half of your body. Once you're two days past your surgery, you should switch to using heat. Heat will increase blood flow to the area, helping to remove blood that has pooled under the skin. Try a washcloth bathed in warm water or a heating pad. However, make sure to put a towel between yourself and the heating pad so that you don't make the site too warm, as you may burn yourself. Don't leave it on for more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time. After your plastic surgery you should try to rest in order to make the healing process go more quickly. Exercise can cause complications that can lead to bruising. Avoid activities that elevate your heart rate and blood pressure for one to two weeks after your surgery, such as cardio workouts. Vitamin K is a natural coagulant; having a deficiency can lead to thin blood, which can lead to bleeding. Eating foods rich in Vitamin K before and after your surgery can help decrease your chances of bruising. Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, collard greens, turnip greens, and spinach, are high in Vitamin K. You'll also find vitamin k in soybeans, carrot juice, and pumpkin.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply light pressure to the site of operation. Apply a cold compress to the area during the first 48 hours. Elevate the affected area. Use heat after two days have passed. Get some rest to help speed up your recovery. Eat foods rich in vitamin K.

Q: Advanced paintball players prefer smaller masks that allow them a wider field of view. Such a view won't be necessary in your case, so find a mask that covers your whole head for maximum protection.
A: Cover your ears with your mask.

Article: A soft caress or hug is a wonderful gesture for a friend who's feeling anxious or upset. If your relationship involves physical affection, use it now to help reassure them. This gesture doesn't have to be grand or over-the-top. Gently rubbing their back as they tell you what's happening or pulling them in for a quick hug can go a long way. This may seem obvious, but ask your loved one if there is anything specific you can do to help them. Don't assume you know how to "fix" the problem. Ask for their guidance. You might say something like, "Is there anything I can do?" If your friend can't think of anything, try to come up with a practical way to help, like helping them make dinner or accompanying them on a walk to get fresh air. Once the immediate stressor has passed, you can help reassure your friend that they are loved and cared for by giving them a small gift. The gift doesn't have to be expensive, but it should be meaningful. For instance, if you have a friend who has panic attacks, you might gift them with stress stones. They can rub these stones in between their fingers to help ground them in the present moment. People rarely see themselves through the same lens as the people closest to them. One thoughtful gesture is to help your friend or partner see themselves the way you see them. Walk them in front of a mirror and tell them what you see there. For example, you might say, "Come stand here and look. I want you to see what I see. You are strong, kind, and beautiful." Point out their strengths and what you admire about them, such as their ability to persevere, their creativity, their kindness, or their resilience in the face of adversity. Similarly, you could remind them that these positive traits are more important than what's happening in their life. Say, "I've always admired how you carve your own path and know that you will find your footing this time as well. You always find creative solutions to your problems and work hard to make them a reality." You could also say, "I know it's hard being on probation at work for being honest with that client, but honesty is more important than being on the boss's good side. What if the client had been harmed?"
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Offer physical touch, if appropriate. Ask how you can help. Buy them a small gift. Put them in front of a mirror. Remind them of their positive traits that have helped them in the past.

Article: Onion chives, also called common chives, are the most popular variety of the plant. Onion chives are slightly onion flavored and scented (as the name suggests), and are used in salads and as toppings for many cooking dishes for a subtle flavor enhancement. These chives grow anywhere from 812 inches (20.330.5cm) in length, and are bright to dark green in color. They have the traditional tube-shaped stem which is hollow at the center. Sometimes called 'Chinese chives', garlic chives are another type of chives used in cooking. These chives smell like violets when the stem is crushed, but taste reminiscent of garlic. As a result, they are used in dishes to bring out the garlic flavor. Unlike onion chives, garlic chives have flat stems, and the flower buds can be used in cooking as well (typically in stir-frys). Garlic chives are bright to dark green in hue, and grow to be 1218 inches (30.545.7cm) in height. Although the name sounds quite grand, giant Siberian chives are actually just a slightly larger variety of onion chives. These chives have the strongest flavor, but are typically used in gardens for their size (20-30 inches in height) around the borders of a plot. Giant Siberian chives are blue-green in color, and are tubular in shape. They have an onion-esq flavor and scent when added to cooking dishes. Although many people only think of chives as the baked potato topping, chives are actually a type of lily which produce lovely purple blooms. The flowers are about the size of a quarter and feature many rows of small, thin petals similar to a dandelion. The flowers of the chive plant entice beneficial insects to your garden, which in turn kill off the pests and unwanted bugs that might be around. Additionally, chive flowers are edible, making them a great addition to your cooking. Cut off the flowers before they have completely opened, and add them to salads or use them as decoration on baked goods. All varieties of chives grow flowers.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider growing onion chives for cooking. Look into growing garlic chives for cooking. Consider growing giant Siberian chives. Consider growing chives for their flowers.