Aftercare
Wrinkle Treatments
Post Treatment
- Temporary mild redness and swelling may be present around the injection sites.
- Some people experience a mild headache, paracetamol can be taken if required.
- Although rare, you may experience some mild bruising, this is not of concern and will naturally fade within 2-7 days on average.
- Treatment results require 2 weeks for full effect. At 2 weeks, if any asymmetries or concerns arise, please book a 2 week review appointment where we can assess and perform any necessary adjustments.
To achieve optimal results it is recommended that you:
- Avoid laying down for 4 hours after treatment – especially face down.
- Avoid excessive pressure / rubbing / touching / pressing the treated areas for 4 hours.
- Gently cleanse and moisturise skin as usual, but avoid scrubbing, massaging the treated area for 24 hours.
- Do not apply makeup for the rest of the day.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating & saunas for 24 hours.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to and post treatment as this can increase bruising.
- Avoid facials / skin treatments / face or body massages / eyebrow waxing / eyebrow tattooing for 2 weeks.
Volumising Treatments
Post Treatment
- Swelling to the treated and surrounding area will be present.
- Mild to moderate bruising to the treated and surrounding area is likely to be present immediately post treatment, and in some cases bruising will appear the following day.
- Numbness or reduced sensation may be present in and around the treatment area(s) for an hour post treatment. This may be quite obvious particularly if numbing cream was used or multiple areas treated.
- Volumising treatments may take up to 4 full weeks to settle and integrate into the tissues. At 2 – 4 weeks post treatment if you notice any asymmetries or areas of concern, please attend the clinic for a 2-4 week review appointment where we will assess and massage or adjust if necessary.
To achieve optimal results it is recommended that you:
- Avoid touching your face for the remainder of the day.
- Do not apply makeup for the rest of the day.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, heat & saunas for 24-48 hours.
- Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area unless advised to.
- Gently cleanse and moisturise skin as usual, but avoid scrubs, active skincare for 24 hours.
- Avoid lying face down for 48 hours if possible while the treatment settles.
- Avoid alcohol or smoking for 24 hours.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us at enhanceaestheticco@gmail.com