Getting into a fight of any intensity with another human being is always going to leave a mark on your aesthetic appearance. In most cases, the only differentiating factor is the degree to which it is visible. Walking around with a black eye can be considerably embarrassing for a number of people – especially for men who consider themselves to be the alpha male. This is primarily because of the fact that no matter how much you overpower your opponent, he would still get a few jabs in response – with at least one emphatically finding its target! As a result, in most cases, more important than the treatment of the swollen eye and face is the proper nurturing and care of a severely bruised ego. The swelling and scars are only temporary but the dip in self esteem could have more significant consequences. Bruising and swelling on the face and around the eye is essentially the same as it is on any other part of the human anatomy. Just as with any injury that leads to swelling and blood clotting, the most advisable thing to do just after having sustained the injury is to apply an ice pack over the affected area. A bag of frozen peas is considered to be most beneficial primarily because peas are relatively small and will allow the ice pack to adjust to the contour of the face and fit snuggly into the eye cavity. However, make sure that you do not apply the bag directly to the skin as this would simply freeze your skin up momentarily. Instead, wrap the frozen pea bag in a cloth and apply it to your face. The ice pack will serve to constrict the blood vessels – thereby lowering internal bleeding; and lowering swelling.
The bruising that is likely to be present around the injury can be easily treated simply by placing a warm compress over the area. You could also try dipping a cotton ball in some warm water and dab the swollen tissue – but avoid putting too much pressure as it could hurt you. Another option would be to create a mixture using a teaspoon of cayenne pepper with five teaspoons of Vaseline. Apply it over the affected area at least three times a day. If you experience any significant amount of pain, it is advisable to purchase an over the counter pain killer to dull the sensation till it reduces. However, getting yourself checked by your doctor would help in ruling out the condition of any sort of internal injuries.