The Aftercare

What Happens After Treatment?

It can be daunting to commit and go ahead with injectable treatment for the first time without knowing what to expect afterwards. We will always give you detailed aftercare instructions on the day of treatment to take home with you but if you what to know more about what to expect ahead of time, these are some of the things you may experience after different types of treatment.

Dermal Fillers

Expect swelling, bruising and redness at the site which has been injected. Swelling can continue for 48 hours as the hyaluronic acid filler hydrates and draws in water to the area.

What you can do to help :- ice packs can help with swelling, use of arnica cream can help to minimise bruising, an over the counter anti inflammatory such as paracetamol may be suitable depending on your personal medical needs.

Skin Boosters

Expect redness, small bumps or puncture marks over the face as this treatment is delivered via lots of very small shallow injections in the skin.

What you can do to help :- minimise make up usage after treatment for the first 24 hours to help reduce risk of introducing infection, use a mild cleanser on the day of treatment and avoid using actives in your skincare regime.

Profhilo

Expect 5 red raised bumps on each cheek. The redness should fade relatively quickly but you may feel the bumps under the surface for longer.

What you can do to help :- with clean washed hands gently massage any bumps.

Polynucleotides

Expect some redness and swelling at the injection or cannula sites. Swelling should disperse quite fast though some patients experience some lingering swelling under the eyes when if they're treating that area.

What you can do to help :- keep the injected areas clean to reduce risk of infection, gentle massage after 12 hours can help to encourage lymphatic drainage under the eyes.

General Things To Do or Avoid After Treatment:

• Avoid ibuprofen after 48 hours treatment. Take paracetamol for pain relief if needed.

• Minimise make up use for the first 24-48 hours.

• Avoid heat including saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools.

• Reduce heavy exercise for the first 48 hours such as intense cardio training or weightlifting.

• Avoid touching the injected areas to reduce risk of infection.

• Stay well hydrated and drink plenty of water.

• Don't use active skincare ingredients such as retinol or vitamin C for the first 48 to 72 hours after treatment.

• Do continue to use a mineral SPF 50 moisturiser in the mornings

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