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9. Use Warmth to Circulate Blood

While you want to use a cold press right after you get the hickey to reduce blood flow, you will want to do the opposite if the hickey is still there after a few days. Use a warm compress to increase blood flow to clear out the bruise. This should help to reduce the size of the hickey.

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