[header] How to get rid of a cut on your face [title] Stop any bleeding. [step] If the cut is actively bleeding, the first step is to stop that bleeding. Do this by applying pressure to the area, using a clean cloth or medical gauze. 
Do not remove the cloth until the bleeding has stopped completely. [substeps] Facial injuries often bleed worse than other parts of the body, so the injury may look worse than it is.