- Avoid make up for at least 6 hours post treatment.
- Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water as fillers plump with water.
- Do not touch the injection area(s) as you may introduce bacteria and cause infection.
- Do not massage the treated areas and try to lie on your back during the night after your treatment.
- You may experience some tenderness, swelling, bruising, lumpiness and redness around the injection site, which may be present for up to 2 weeks post treatment.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours (increases swelling and bruising risk).
- Avoid blood-thinning medications such as Ibuprofen/Aspirin for 48 hours. If in pain, paracetamol can be taken (if not allergic).
- Do not expose yourself to extreme movements, exercise or hot temperatures for 48 hours post treatment.
- Avoid sunbeds, saunas, steam rooms, waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the treated area for 2 weeks post procedure
- You may use ice packs on the swelling or Arnica cream/tablets to help reduce bruising.
- Any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
After Care
DERMAL FILLERS AFTERCARE ADVICE
BOTULINUM TOXINS (BOTOX) AFTERCARE ADVICE
- Unlike dermal filler which is instant, full results from botox treatment is seen 10-14 days post treatment.
- You may be invited to attend a review appointment at 2 weeks where results may be assessed and adjustments made, if necessary.
- You may experience some tenderness, swelling, bruising and redness around the injection site, which may be present for up to 2 weeks post treatment.
- Avoid touching or applying any makeup on the treated area for at least 6 hours following procedure.
- Avoid lying down or leaning over for 3 hours post procedure.
- Avoid extremes of heat or cold temperatures (sunbeds/sauna/steam room) for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
- Avoid alcohol or vigourous exercise for 48 hours post treatment (increases swelling and bruising risk).
- Keep the target muscles/treated area active for 45 minutes following procedure in order to aid botox absorption.
- Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for 48 hours post treatment.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications such as Ibuprofen/Aspirin for 48 hours. If in pain, paracetamol can be taken (if not allergic).
- Avoid facial beauty treatments for at least 2 weeks following your treatment.
- Results tend to last 3-4 months on average.
- Any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
AQUALYX FAT DISSOLVING INJECTIONS AFTERCARE ADVICE
- Do not apply any cosmetics onto the treated area within a 12-hour period and avoid all direct sources of heat and radiation (sunlight, UV-radiation etc.).
- Post procedure, the treated area might appear red, swollen and bruised. It might also feel tender, itchy and tight.
- Aqualyx works by causing an inflammatory reaction in the fat cells which can results in swelling that lasts 3-5 days.
- Do not use any anti-inflammatory tablets for 48 hours post treatment. As this will work against the treatment.
- You may want to use a cool pack wrapped in a clean cloth on the treated area to aid with swelling, but this should not be done for the first 48 hours.
- You should abstain from vigourous physical exercise for 7-10 days. As the released fatty acids are converted into additional energy.
- Avoid extreme temperatures, swimming pools, spas or saunas for 72 hours post procedure.
- Avoid laser, cryolipolysis or radiofrequency treatments for 2 weeks post treatment.
- Results are permanent!. It is especially important that you keep a healthy diet, otherwise your body will simply store the fat in an alternative fat depot.
- All side effects must have fully resolved before further treatment can be performed. Please schedule your complimentary review six weeks after your final treatment.
- Any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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