Aftercare

Looking after your results.

Simple tips to help you heal well and get the best from your treatment. You'll also get personal aftercare advice at your appointment.

Lip & dermal filler

✦Swelling and bruising are normal for 2–7 days — lips often look bigger at first and settle over around 2 weeks.
✦Avoid makeup on the area for 24 hours.
✦Skip hot drinks, alcohol, saunas and the gym for 24–48 hours.
✦Avoid kissing, pressing or massaging the area unless advised.
✦Sleep on your back, slightly raised, for the first night.
✦A cold compress (wrapped, never directly on skin) can help with swelling.

Anti-wrinkle

✦Stay upright for 4 hours after treatment.
✦Don't rub, massage or press the area for the rest of the day.
✦Avoid exercise, heat and alcohol for 24 hours.
✦Results start showing in 3–5 days and settle fully by around 2 weeks.

Skin boosters, Profhilo & polynucleotides

✦Small bumps at injection points are normal and usually go within 24–48 hours.
✦No makeup for 12 hours.
✦Avoid heat, alcohol and intense exercise for 24 hours.
✦Keep skin hydrated and wear SPF 30+ every day.

Microneedling

✦Expect redness, like mild sunburn, for 1–3 days.
✦No makeup for 24 hours and no active skincare (retinol, acids) for 3–5 days.
✦Use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser.
✦Avoid the sun and always wear SPF 30+.

Fat dissolving

✦Swelling, tenderness and redness are normal for 2–5 days.
✦Drink plenty of water and keep gently active.
✦Avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise for 48 hours.
✦Results build gradually over several weeks.

When to get in touch

Message us straight away if you notice severe or increasing pain, skin turning white, grey, blue or mottled, signs of infection (heat, pus, fever), or any problems with your vision. If symptoms are severe or you have any changes to your vision, call 999 or go to A&E. For other worries, contact NHS 111.

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