To support the work of dermatologists and plastic surgeons, DermAvance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. developed Arnika Forte, a product that has been used by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie to aid in recovery from breast reconstruction surgery. Arnika Forte expedites recovery time of patients who have undergone surgery for soft tissue injuries.

Arnika Forte combines the benefits of bromelain, derived from pineapple, and Arnica montana, a plant related to the sunflower. Bromelain (Bromelia ananas), extracted from stem pineapple, helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and soreness, and aids in the removal of pooled blood beneath the skin or bruising. Arnica montana reduces pain related to bruising and can help alleviate swelling. The two substances work in conjunction with grape seed extract to help patients heal up to 50 percent faster.