what helps bruises heal quicker
Apply ice to the area of the bruise. Ice constricts the blood vessels and will help stop blood flow to the area. 1  Use an ice-pack or bag of ice wrapped in cloth and put it on the bruise for 15 minutes or longer.pply ice to the area of the bruise. Ice constricts the blood vessels and will help stop blood flow to the area. 1  Use an ice-pack or bag of ice wrapped in cloth and put it on the bruise for 15 minutes or longer.
Reduce blood flow to the area with gravity's help. Lifting the bruised area so that it's above your heart will prevent blood from pooling in the bruised area, and reduce discoloration. 1  For instance, if the bruise is on your leg, settle onto the couch and rest your leg on top of a few pillows.educe blood flow to the area with gravity's help. Lifting the bruised area so that it's above your heart will prevent blood from pooling in the bruised area, and reduce discoloration. 1  For instance, if the bruise is on your leg, settle onto the couch and rest your leg on top of a few pillows.