AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Remember, it takes a full 2 weeks to see your results of anti wrinkle injections and 2-4 weeks for dermal fillers.

ANTI WRINKLE AFTERCARE

You may begin to notice the effects of your treatment within 3-5 days.

Avoid alcohol and exercise for 24 hours after treatment.
Do not touch or rub the area for a few hours after treatment.
Avoid facials, massaging the area and acupuncture to the area for 1 week after treatment.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
You may experience a headache, paracetamol may be taken if required.
Tenderness and bruising may appear at injection sites.

The results of dermal fillers are best with regular and continued treatments over time.
The first 24-48 hours you will experience redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated areas.
Avoid touching, applying pressure and massaging the treated area.
Gently apply a cool compress or wrapped ice pack to the treated area for approx. 15 minutes every few hours as needed to reduce pain, swelling and bruising up to a few days after treatment.
Do not consume alcohol, hot drinks or do any exercise for 24 hours.
If you get any bruising, apply ice and arnica cream.
Do not smoke, as smoking can accelerate the breakdown of the product.
If you experience any prolonged pain in the area injected or change in skin colour or mottling bruise appearance, please contact me immediately for advice.

After your treatment, you should expect swelling and redness. You may also experience bruising, pain, numbness, and induration (firmness). This will normally last less than 5 days, and for some patients may last up to 14 days. You may have swelling of the area for up to a month. Swelling is a good sign that the treatment is working.
Ice and Paracetamol can be used for swelling and discomfort. Do not place ice directly onto the skin.
Avoid strenuous activity for 3 days after your treatment.
Sleeping with your head elevated for the 3nights after your treatment can help minimize swelling.
Do not scratch, pick at, massage or manipulate the treatment area.
You may apply your normal skin care regimen to the area, including cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen etc.

Please do not apply oil-based moisturiser or makeup for the next 24 hours. When applying makeup over the next five days, do so gently in the treated area
Ice may be applied to soothe area of treatment
Bruising and swelling is to be expected and will resolve in a few days
Please sleep on your back and elevate your head for the first three nights
Please do not have any facials or face massages for three weeks
There may be mild tenderness in the treated area for approximately one week
Avoid strenuous exercise or contact sports for three weeks
No dental surgery for four weeks
Avoid saunas or heat treatments (Laser, IPL) in the treated area for three weeks
Remember, results can be expected in 8–12 weeks

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT

There may be moderate redness, warmth and swelling that can last 1-3 days. Apply cool face cloth if required.
There may be bruising which can last 1-5 days. If bruising occurs, avoid medications such as Aspirin, nurofen, vitamin E or fish oils which may exacerbate bruising, for 24 hours.
Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun so avoid sun exposure and solarium treatments for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
Do not apply foundation for 24 hours as slight weeping may occur.

OVER THE NEXT WEEK
Redness will settle and may be replaced by dry, tight skin. This will shed over the next week to reveal a fresh skin. You MUST NOT pick, scratch or use any exfoliant as this may damage the new skin and introduce bacteria, leading to skin infections.
Avoid any skincare that contains AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinoic Acid for 3-5 days. Use a bland cleanser and moisturiser morning and night, along with applying 30+ or 50+ sunscreen daily.
It is important to maintain a good skincare routine with frequent hydration/moisturisation.

Your recovery time will be influenced by the type of Peel you have received and your skin's individual response.
Avoid exercise and getting face wet for the next 24 hours.
For the next 5 - 10 days: NO EXFOLIATING PRODUCTS, only use products recommended to you by Skinsational Cosmetic Nursing, no anti wrinkle injections or sun exposure.
For the next 2 weeks: No Facial waxing, IPL, LASER, dermal fillers, microdermabrasion or epidermal levelling.
DO NOT PICK AT YOUR SKIN.
Increase your water intake.
Wear SPF and reapply as recommended, follow full sunsmart guidelines.
Do not use face washers or cloths on the skin, apply cleanser with clean hands.