• No rubbing or massaging of the injected area
  No exercise for 24 hours
  Keep head upright for 4 hours
  Avoid tight-fitting headwear
  Avoid excessive alcohol

Client to return 2-3 weeks after for a follow-up appointment, and you can perform a top-up if they need it

After the top-up, they cannot have any more treatments until 3 months after.

Following your dermal filler treatment, some common injection-related reactions may occur:

Redness: Any redness should decrease over 6/24 hours. A clean, light makeup can be applied to cover any redness approximately 4 hours post-treatment.

Swelling – do not expose the treated area to intense heat or extreme cold for two weeks following treatment. A clean, cool pack can be applied directly to the treated area. Non-prescription anti-inflammatories may prove useful in the reduction of swelling so long as you are medically suitable to take them. However, bruising may be enhanced and/or prolonged with the use of anti-inflammatories.

Bruising: dermal filler injections can cause areas of bruising, although this would not normally be expected to occur, the eye contour being the area at most risk. Any such bruising will be If you are taking any medication or dietary supplements that can affect platelet function and bleeding time, the severity and period of bruising can be extended. Be aware that taking aspirin or similar medication may increase the likelihood of bruising. Arnica cream and/or tablets can help to minimize and resolve bruises more quickly. Make-up can be applied to cover bruising approximately 4 hours post-treatment.

Tenderness or discomfort at the injection site for 24-72 hours following treatment, non-prescription analgesia can be taken.

Itching may occur for 7-14 days following treatment – Non-prescription antihistamines may alleviate any itching. These sensations will usually typically resolve within days, and many people can return to their normal activities the same day. Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 7-14 days as the skin returns to normal.

It is advisable to:

Refrain from touching the treated areas with your hands until the pores have had the chance to This is to reduce the risk of infection at the site of injection.

Make-up can be applied approximately 4 hours post-treatment – the mineral is recommended.

It is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by your practitioner, on the treated skin area is restricted until the redness subsides and where possible warm/tepid water and/or gentle skin cleansers are used for cleansing. Do not Pat to dry only.

Refrain from intensive sunlight (e.g. sunbeds and sunbathing), saunas, and steam baths for at least 2 weeks.

Avoid electrolysis, waxing, and bleaching of the treated area for 72 hours.

Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 14 days.

Massage a little

No smoking for 4 hours

No kissing for 4 hours

Drink lots of water; filler holds 1000 times its weight in water.

• Activities to avoid:

Avoid UV rays-48 hours.
Avoid alcohol-24 hours
Avoid caffeine-24 hours
Avoid heat treatments-48 hours.
Avoid laser treatments-4 weeks after
Avoid Micro Pigmentation-4 weeks after
Avoid swimming-48 hours
Avoid activities that will cause sweating-24 hours.
Avoid make-up-48 hours
Homecare advice:

Ensure you apply a factor 50 to your face to help protect against UV rays. Use Environ products to encourage skin renewal. Book a course of Micro-needling treatments that your therapist recommends personally for your skin.

• Avoidance activities?

Avoid UV rays during treatments
Avoid alcohol-24 hours
Avoid caffeine-24 hours
Avoid heat treatments-48 hours
Avoid laser treatments-4 weeks
Avoid Micro Pigmentation-4 weeks
Avoid swimming-48 hours
Avoid activities which will cause sweating-24 hours
Avoid make-up-24 hours
Does Homecare advise?

Ensure you apply a factor 50 to your face to help protect against UV rays. Use Environ products to encourage skin renewal. Book a course of skin peeling treatments that your therapist recommends personally for your skin.

The way a person’s skin ages depends on several factors such as

Genetics
Sun exposure
Climate they live in
Lifestyle
Signs of aging may be reversed but require constant maintenance, taking care of your skin is a lifelong investment.

• Avoidance activities

Avoid UV rays
Avoid alcohol
Avoid caffeine
Avoid heat treatments
Avoid laser treatments-4 weeks
Avoid Micro Pigmentation-4 weeks
Avoid swimming
Avoid activities that will cause sweating
Avoid make-up
Avoid all the above for 24 hours unless otherwise stated

Homecare advice

Ensure you apply a factor 50 to your face to help protect against UV rays