After Care

Dermal Fillers

  • Apply a cold pack as needed for 15 minutes per hour for discomfort (when full sensation of area has returned)

  • Avoid excessive touching or massaging the treated area for 1 week

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours (can increase filler breakdown)

  • Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and fish oil, Vitamin E for 24 hours unless advised to take by a doctor (can increase risk of bruising)

  • Avoid hot food for 1 hour after your treatment (lip filler only)

  • Avoid drinking from a straw and aggressively kissing (can increase swelling)

  • Avoid extensive sun/heat exposure for 7 days

  • Avoid saunas for 1 week

  • Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for 24 hours (can increase risk of infection)

  • Avoid excess alcohol for 12 hours (can increase risk of bruising)

  • Use paracetamol for discomfort

  • Avoid further facial procedure (including dental) for 2 weeks after your treatment unless medically indicated

  • If possible sleep with head elevated (first night only)

  • Lumps and bumps are normal for 2 weeks post lip treatments as the filler settles in and adheres to the surrounding soft tissues, if lumps persist after this time try firm massage

Anti-wrinkle Injections

  • Do not ice the treated area

  • Stay upright for 4 hours (can increase chance of medication dispersing)

  • Avoid touching or massaging for 6 hours (can increase the chance of medication dispersing)

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours

  • Avoid excess alcohol consumption for 12 hours (can increase risk of bruising)

  • Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, and fish oil for 24 hours unless advised by a doctor (can increase risk of bruising)

  • Avoid sleeping on your face the first night

  • No massaging or firm pressure on the treated area for 1 week

  • Avoid any facial treatments (facials, dermabrasion) for 2 weeks

  • Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for 12 hours (can increase risk of infection)

  • Use paracetamol for discomfort

  • Allow 2 weeks for full effect

Skin Needling

  • Avoid SPF & make-up 24 hours post-treatment - mineral make-up is ok!

  • No intensive exercise/sweating for 24 hours post-treatment

  • Avoid excessive heat (saunas, spas, steam) for 24 hours post-treatment

  • Use a freshly cleaned pillowcase post-treatment

  • Avoid applying ice to the treated area or taking anti-inflammatory medications post-treatment.

  • This will allow your skin to proceed with its natural wound-healing response

  • You may experience some dry & flaking skin post-treatment - Do not scratch, pick or pull at your skin

  • Avoid any skincare products containing retinoids, vitamin C, AHA's, & BHA's for five days post-treatment