Dermal Fillers Aftercare
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWING DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT
Immediately after treatment, there may be some redness, tenderness or numbness, itching or bruising. This is a normal result of the injection and generally disappears after a few days. Following lip treatment, swelling may last longer – up to about a week. During this time the lips may look uneven, therefore the result directly after the treatment should not be viewed as the final result.
- Do not consume excessive alcohol for 24 hours.
- Do not do any aerobic exercise/swimming for 3 days after the procedure.
- Avoid touching the area for 24 hours.
- If you get any bruising do apply ice and arnica gel.
- If you bruise easily, you may want to take arnica tablets for 1 day before the procedure and for 5 days afterwards.
- If you are prone to cold sores around the mouth, and this is the area which you want to be treated, ask your GP to prescribe zovirax tablets for you, to be taken just before and for a few days after the procedure.
- Avoid sunbeds and saunas for 3-4 days after the procedure.
- Avoid any facial massages or skin resurfacing until the area has healed fully.
Botox Aftercare
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWING ANTI WRINKLE TREATMENT
The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection-site reactions such as: redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, infection and discolouration.
- Do not consume excessive alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure.
- Do not do any aerobic exercise for 48 hours after the procedure.
- Do not massage the areas treated Do not have any facial massages, facials or put any excessive pressure to the areas treated for 1 week after the procedure.
- Do not go to sleep for 4 hours after the procedure, and try to sleep lying flat in bed the night after the procedure.
- If you get any small bruises do apply ice and arnica cream.
- If you bruise easily, you may want to take arnica tablets for 1 day before the procedure and for 5 days afterwards.
- Try to avoid sunbeds and saunas for 3-4 days after the procedure.
Please contact if redness, tenderness, itching or swelling worsens after 3 days, rather than settling