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Aftercare guides

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Aftercare

Anti-wrinkle injections

Good aftercare helps the treatment stay where it's meant to and reduces bruising.

About this treatment

First 4 hours

  • Stay upright. Avoid lying flat, reclining or bending over
  • Don't touch, rub, massage or press on the treated areas
  • Gently use the treated muscles (frown, raise your eyebrows) to help the treatment settle
  • For minor swelling, use a cool compress wrapped in a cloth for up to 10 minutes

First 24 hours

  • Skip workouts, heavy lifting and anything that makes you sweat
  • No alcohol or anti-inflammatory painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen
  • Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, hot showers and sunbeds
  • Sleep on your back, without pressing your face into the pillow
  • Wash your face gently with your fingertips, and wait before applying make-up as advised

First 2 weeks

  • Avoid facials, facial massage, peels, microneedling and laser treatments for 10 to 14 days
  • Results start to show in 2 to 5 days and settle fully at around 14 days
  • Come back for your two-week review
Aftercare

Dermal fillers

Simple steps to reduce swelling, bruising and the risk of infection.

About this treatment

First 6 to 12 hours

  • Avoid touching the area
  • Don't apply make-up

First 24 to 48 hours

  • Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and hot baths
  • Don't sleep face-down

First 2 weeks

  • Avoid dental appointments, facial massage and extreme heat such as saunas and sunbeds
  • For pain relief, use paracetamol rather than ibuprofen, which can worsen bruising
Aftercare

Skin boosters and biostimulators

For Korean glass skin, Profhilo, polynucleotides, Sunekos and acne scar treatments.

About this treatment

First 12 hours

  • Keep your skin clean and bare
  • Don't apply make-up or non-sterile skincare products

First 24 to 48 hours

  • Avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, saunas, steam rooms and intense heat
  • Avoid alcohol and aspirin unless medically directed
  • No heavy or aggressive facial massage

First 1 to 2 weeks

  • Avoid facials, chemical peels and laser treatments
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and sunbeds for at least 7 days
  • Wear SPF 30 to 50 every day
  • Stay well hydrated
Aftercare

PRP for face and hair

The most important rule: no anti-inflammatory painkillers.

About this treatment

The golden rule

  • Don't take ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen or diclofenac for at least 2 weeks (up to 4 weeks if advised)
  • PRP works by triggering a natural healing response, and anti-inflammatories switch it off
  • If you're sore, paracetamol is fine

Face

  • First 12 hours: don't wash, touch or apply products to the skin
  • First 24 hours: no make-up, strenuous exercise or heavy sweating
  • Days 1 to 3: wash gently with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water, and moisturise
  • Days 3 to 7: avoid retinol, acids (AHAs, BHAs, glycolic) and scrubs
  • Wear SPF 30 or higher every day

Hair and scalp

  • Don't wash your hair or use styling products for 24 to 48 hours
  • Then use a very gentle shampoo, with no harsh or medicated products for 3 to 4 days
  • Don't pick at any small scabs or flakes
  • Wear a loose, clean hat in strong sun for the first week or two

When to contact us straight away

Reach out to your practitioner or a local medical provider right away if you notice any of these:

  • Spreading or worsening redness, strong heat or throbbing pain at the treatment site
  • Pus, discharge or oozing
  • A high temperature or fever
  • After fillers: severe, worsening pain or pale, mottled skin
  • After anti-wrinkle injections: any difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing

Call [Phone number]. In an emergency, call 999.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Before your treatment

Who carries out the treatments?

Every treatment is carried out by a qualified medical practitioner, registered with their professional body and fully insured for aesthetic work.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes. Prescription-only medicines need a face-to-face assessment by a prescriber, and we believe every treatment deserves one. There's never any pressure to book on the day.

Is there anyone you can't treat?

We only treat clients aged 18 and over, and we don't treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Some medical conditions and medicines mean a treatment isn't right for you; we'll go through your history at consultation.

How should I prepare?

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and, where your doctor agrees, blood-thinning painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen. For PRP, avoid anti-inflammatories for 7 days before. Each treatment page lists any extra preparation.

On the day

Does it hurt?

Most people describe injections as a quick scratch. We use numbing cream for most treatments, and many fillers also contain a local anaesthetic.

How long does an appointment take?

Anti-wrinkle injections take just a few minutes. Fillers take 15 to 45 minutes, and skin and PRP treatments a little longer. Your first visit includes time to plan.

Aftercare and results

Will people be able to tell?

Our aim is that people notice you look well, not that you've had something done. We start conservatively and can always add a little more at review.

Is there any downtime?

Usually very little. Most people have mild redness, swelling or small bumps for a day or two. Each treatment page explains what to expect.

What happens if I'm not happy?

Anti-wrinkle treatments include a review at two weeks, and we'll adjust if something isn't quite right. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if ever needed.

Who do I contact if I'm worried afterwards?

You'll leave with written aftercare and a number to call. If anything feels wrong, contact us straight away.

Still have a question?

Call, email or book a consultation and we'll talk it through.

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