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Facial Contusion Home Care

Home care for facial contusions may include:

Apply cold compresses:

Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first day.

Take prescribed medicine as directed.
Acetaminophen for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve)
Ketoprofen (Orudis)

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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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