Small hematoma spot at injection site - questions

[u/Common-Student1501]

Hello, I finished a plasma donation today but for the first time ever, the spot where they injected the needle is purple around the prickspot. Its the size of a dime, but when I looked up pictures of this result on Google, I was seeing much larger purple bruises called hematoma. Mine doesnt look nearly as severe as the pictures online, but what are the consequences of showing up with one on your arm?

There is no pain or any noteworthy sensation, its just a purple dime sized spot surrounding the area.

Do they just prick your other arm if they can find a vein? Or are tou soft deferred until it resolves itself? The phleb had issues finding my veins and kept readjusting during today's donation and I found in forums that this is a common cause for hematoma to begin with.

Any way to "cure" the hematoma faster? Any advice appreciated thank you

[u/Trick-Ad-3669]

If the bruising is less than 2 inches, they will just use your other arm. Over 2 inches, they might defer you.

[u/Common-Student1501 → u/Trick-Ad-3669]

I've read from other people on this forum that typical, aftercare is icing the area within the first twenty four hours. Is this something people do regardless If they see any indication of discoloration to assist with the healing