Looking after your result.

Aftercare that applies to every treatment

• Keep the treated area clean. Wash your hands before touching your face.
• Avoid makeup over the injection points for at least 12 hours.
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours to reduce bruising/swelling risk.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga, sunbeds and very hot showers for 48 hours.
• No facials, chemical peels, microneedling, laser or other facial treatments for two weeks.
• Use SPF daily.
• Bruising, redness, tenderness and small bumps at injection points are normal in the first few days.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 48 hours.

Anti-wrinkle treatment aftercare

First four hours

• Avoid rubbing, massaging or applying pressure to the treated areas.
• You may gently use the treated muscles (frowning, raising your brows).

First 24 to 48 hours

• No strenuous exercise.
• No facial massage, and avoid resting your face on your hands.
• Avoid hats, headbands or goggles that press on treated areas.

What to expect

• Small raised bumps at the injection points settle within an hour or so.
• Changes start appearing at around five to ten days.
• Full effect is usually at two weeks. Please don't judge your result before then.
• A review appointment at around two weeks is a good idea, especially for your first treatment.

Dermal filler aftercare

First six hours

• Avoid touching, pressing or massaging the area for 48 hours.
• Avoid wearing makeup.

First 24 to 48 hours

• Sleep slightly elevated up on an extra pillow to reduce swelling.
• Avoid excessive heat and direct sun for 48 hours.
• Avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise for 48 hours.

First two weeks

• Avoid facials, peels, microneedling, laser or radiofrequency.
• Avoid dental treatment (where possible) for two weeks either side of filler, particularly around the lips and lower face.

Lips specifically

• Expect swelling for 24 to 72 hours. This is normal and is not your final result.
• Apply a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth for 10 minutes at a time. Never apply ice directly.
• Stay hydrated and keep the lips moisturised with a simple balm from the day after.
• If you get cold sores, tell me prior to treatment.

What to expect

• Swelling peaks at around 24 to 48 hours and settles over the following week.
• Small lumps or unevenness in the first two weeks are common while the product settles.
• Final result is at four weeks. A review at two to four weeks is recommended.

Later on, contact me if you develop new lumps, swelling or tenderness weeks or months after treatment.

Polynucleotide (Plinest) aftercare

First 12 hours

• Small raised bumps at each injection point are expected and settle within a few hours to a day.
• Avoid wearing makeup.
• Don't rub or massage the area.

First 24 to 48 hours

• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• No alcohol.
• Keep skincare simple. Gentle cleanser and moisturiser only.
• Avoid retinoids, vitamin C, acids and exfoliants.

First week

• No saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds, swimming pools.
• Protect from direct sun and use SPF daily.

First two weeks

• Avoid facials, peels, microneedling, laser or radiofrequency.

What to expect

• Redness and mild swelling for a day or two.
• Bruising is possible, particularly around the eyes.
• Results are gradual. Most people notice a change in skin quality after the second session, with continued improvement over the following weeks.
• A course of 3 to 4 sessions is usually recommended, spaced as agreed at your appointment.

Skin booster aftercare

First 12 hours

• Expect small bumps or blebs at the injection points. These settle over several hours to a day.
• Avoid makeup.

First 24 to 48 hours

• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• No alcohol.
• Gentle skincare only. Skip actives such as retinoids, acids and vitamin C.

First week

• No saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds, swimming.
• Daily SPF.

First two weeks

• Avoid facials, peels, microneedling or laser.

What to expect

• Mild redness, swelling and occasional bruising for a day or two.
• Hydration and glow build over two to four weeks.
• A course of two sessions is recommended, then maintenance as agreed.

Jalupro® aftercare

First 12 hours

• Small bumps at injection points are normal and settle within a few hours.
• Avoid makeup.
• Don't rub the area.

First 24 to 48 hours

• No strenuous exercise.
• No alcohol.
• Gentle skincare only. Avoid retinoids, acids and exfoliants.
• If you've had under-eye treatment, sleep propped up on an extra pillow.

First week

• No saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds or swimming.
• Daily SPF, and sunglasses if you've had the eye area treated.

First two weeks

• Avoid facials, peels, microneedling or laser.

What to expect

• Under-eye and neck areas bruise more readily than the face. Allow time to settle before events.
• Improvement in firmness, hydration and radiance builds across the course.
• A course of 3 to 4 sessions is usually recommended, then maintenance as agreed.