Bruising can be avoided or minimised by avoiding aspirin, ibuprofen and alcohol for 24 hours pre & post treatment.

Immediately after the treatment, there may be slight redness, swelling tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection.

The inconvenience is temporary and generally disappears after a day or two.

If the inconvenience continues or if other reactions occur, please contact the practice.

Apply an ice pack to the treated area, this will reduce initial swelling.

If you are having lip treatment the initial swelling may last longer.

It can last for about a week and the lips may look somewhat uneven during this time, therefore, the result directly after this treatment should not be seen as the final result.

Avoid touching the treated area within 6 hours following the treatment.

After that, light make up can be applied and the area gently washed with soap and water.

Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (eg solarium or sunbathing) or extreme cold – advised to wait at least 10-14 days.

Please avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24hrs or until swelling has resolved.

If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores.

If you are using aspirin or any similar medication, be aware that these may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.

Since the dermal filler is absorbed, the correction effect reduces over time.

Most people choose to be treated again within six months of the original treatment.

Please DO NOT attend the clinic for treatment if unwell, run down or on antibiotics as there is a risk healing will be delayed or impaired as a result. 

Please ensure to allow at least three weeks before having dermal filler after a COVID jab or allow 3 weeks after dermal filler before having a COVID jab due to possible interactions and complications.

Refrain from touching the skin with your hands until the pores have had a chance to close.

Avoid peeling off any loose flakes of skin that may appear following drying of the skin.

Do not pick any scabs or spots that may appear as this may cause scarring.

Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 3-5 days as this may irritate the skin further.

Avoid make up for the next 8 hours and ensure all sponges and brushes are clean.

Gently wash the treated areas as discussed with your clinician and use products advised.

Do not scrub your face or use sonic facial brushes and pat dry only with a clean towel.

Use an intensive moisturiser for at least a week

• Use a sunscreen of at least SPF30 on a daily basis.

Avoid waxing, electrolysis, epilation, bleaching or laser hair removal for at least 72 hours.

Avoid swimming in chlorinated water for 48 hours.

Refrain from using sun beds, saunas or steam rooms for 10-14 days.

Avoid using peeling agents, retinoids or retinols for the next 5-7 days.

Please do not have this treatment for at least two weeks if you have recently had dermal fillers or ant-wrinkle treatment. Please note it is ok to have this treatment before these treatments but not afterwards.

This treatment is fine to have if you have recently had your COVID jab or are due to have your COVID jab.