If you are scared like me.. about a hickey.. then try this
spoon in the freezer -- put a little lotion on the spoon to make it slide easier -- and rub the smooth side over the hickey
it makes the blood spread out... and it lightens it quite a bit...
remember -- rub TOWARDS the heart :)
2006-11-18 14:40:59 · 7 answers · asked by Amanda 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I hate to disappoint you, but that will not work, and can, in fact make the bruise more visible. A hickey is caused by bruising, which is broken blood vessels. Putting cold on the bruise will reduce swelling (but there really shouldn't be any...at least I hope it wasn't put on you that violently), but will only constrict the vessles, preventing the blood from flowing away and when the blood becomes unoxygenated, the discoloration begins to set in. Warm compresses will work better, but I have to ask, why would you allow someone to put a hickey on you if you don't want it seen? A hickey is a love mark of sorts...shouldn't you wear it with pride? No? Then why allow it? The reason there is pain when a hickey is being applied is because blood vessels are bursting. It's not a healthy practice, actually.
2006-11-18 14:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by ladyw900ldriver 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A hickey is actually broken blood vessels beneath the skin. It's sort of like a bruise,.
Just like any other bruise you get on your body, it will fade when your body heals. There's no set rate. Some people heal quickly, some people heal slowly. It all depends on your own body.
It won't just vanish with warm water or cold water or lukewarm water. You can get make-up concealer and try that, to cover it while it fades away naturally. Wear turtlenecks or scarves. If you tend to be a really slow healer, take vitamins and eat healthy food so your body has half a chance of healing up well.
Stand in dark corners :)
2006-11-18 22:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice
2006-11-18 23:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jelly J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then, use foundation (makeup, guys) to cover it up the rest of the way.
2006-11-18 22:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by neogeoloco@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've never had a hickey...i should get my bf to give me one....haha
2006-11-18 22:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA TO ME. THANKS. I'D RATHER USE IT IN THE SUMMER THAN THE WINTER WHEN I'M ALREADY FREEZING.
2006-11-18 23:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think they are nasty, what is the point?
2006-11-18 22:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋