Wrinkle Reducing Treatments
Within 4 hours of treatment
- Do not lay flat.
- Move the muscles in the treated area for a few seconds, every 30 minutes.
General Aftercare
10-14 Days after treatment
Treatment recommendations
Volumising Treatments
General Aftercare
- Avoid applying significant pressure to the treated area for 2 weeks after the procedure. This includes avoiding excessive rubbing, massaging, or pressing on the area.
- Minimise strenuous exercise or activities that increase blood flow to the face for the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. This can help reduce swelling and bruising.
- Apply cold compresses or ice packs to the treated area for the first 24 hours as needed. This can help reduce swelling, bruising and discomfort. Remember to wrap the ice pack in a clean cloth to protect your skin.
- Avoid exposure to excessive heat, such as saunas, hot tubs or steam rooms, for at least 48 hours after the procedure. Heat can increase swelling and potentially affect the results.
- Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours after the procedure, as alcohol can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
- Keep your head elevated while sleeping to reduce swelling. Try using an extra pillow or sleeping in a slightly upright position.
- Follow any specific instructions provided by your injector regarding follow-up appointments or additional treatments.
- Attend follow-up appointments. It is important to attend any scheduled follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider, who can assess your progress, address any concerns or questions you may have, and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
Follow-up appointments
Important to remember
Usual symptoms
Belkyra Aftercare
General Aftercare
After a Belkyra treatment, expect swelling, redness and bruising under the chin that peaks post treatment and lasts up to a week. Manage discomfort with ice packs (15–20 minutes per hour), sleep with your head elevated, and avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the injection site for 24 to 48 hours.
The procedure itself can take between 15-30mins depending on the size of the treatment area and includes numbing. Mineral make up can gently be applied directly after treatment. Many patients treated will experience visible improvement of their chin profile in 2-4 treatments, some people require up to 6 treatments in order to achieve their best results.
To ensure the best possible result, it is recommended that patients avoid the following for 48hours after treatment.
What to avoid
Common short term effects
Chemical Peel Aftercare
General Aftercare
- You may experience some redness and subtle inflammation to the treated area. It is normal to feel like you are sunburnt and this sensation should settle within a few hours.
- A cold compress may be used to relieve symptoms of heat, itching and swelling.
- You may experience some mild peeling. This should resolve within a week after treatment. Do not pick at peeling skin as this can cause scarring.
- Allow your skin to heal. Do not rub, scrub or exfoliate the treated area. Use a bland cleanser and moisturiser during this time.
- Do not exfoliate until your skin has finished peeling. When recommencing your regular skin care regime, test first in a hidden area, such as under your chin.
- Avoid waxing, IPL and any laser procedures for 2 weeks after your treatment.
- If the skin is broken, or you develop a scab or blister, apply Vaseline or a 1% hydrocortisone cream (e.g. Dermaid), available over the counter from pharmacies. If signs of infection develop (redness, pain or pus) contact us immediately.
- Make-up can be applied as long as the skin is not broken, and can lessen the appearance of redness.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us (07) 5683 0822
Hyalase Aftercare
General Aftercare
- Apply a cool compress to the treatment area.
- Avoid any heat-inducing activities for 24 hours.
- Do not perform strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid pressure on the area for the first 48 hours (i.e. avoid face down massages).
- Do not massage the treatment area unless instructed to do so.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
- Avoid active cosmeceutical products (AHAs, retinol, vitamin C) for 24 hours.
- Do not apply oil based makeup for 24 hours.
- Avoid blood thinning medication such as Aspirin & Ibuprofen for 7 days (unless medically necessary)
- Avoid facial treatments for 2 weeks after treatment (including facials, waxing, chemical peels, skin needling, Hydrafacial, IPL or laser)
- Do not smoke, vape or drink from a straw for 4 days post treatment.
- Use a topical treatment to soothe the skin such as Bepanthen or Arnica cream.
What to expect
Management
FAQs
Laser Genesis Aftercare
General Aftercare
- Skin may be red and swollen and feel like a sunburn immediately after treatment. Typically this would last from 1 hour up to about 48 hours.
- Makeup can be applied immediately after treatment if preferred.
- Treat the skin gently, as you would a sunburn.
- Skin may feel dry after laser genesis. Please use the advised moisturiser and you may need to use it more frequently than normal, and this will help alleviate the dryness.
- Avoid exercise for a couple of days or other activities that involve heat, e.g. hot yoga, spas, saunas.
- Avoid active skin care for 3 days, e.g. retinol
- If you are at all concerned please call the clinic on 93315005.
- Avoid waxing for 1-2 weeks after your laser treatment.
- Avoid sun and tanning beds.
- Always use a 50 + sunscreen after your procedure
Skincare after treatment
Skincare after treatment
Microdermabrasion Aftercare
General Aftercare
- You can expect redness and subtle inflammation to the treated area. This commonly resolves within a few hours.
- A cold compress may be used to relieve symptoms of heat, itching and swelling.
- You may experience some mild crusting. This should resolve within a week after treatment.
- Wear sunscreen and a hat when outside. Avoid direct sun exposure during your treatment period.
- Allow your skin to heal. Do not rub, scrub or exfoliate the treated area. Use a bland cleanser and moisturiser during this time.
- Do not use exfoliants for 48 hours after treatment. When recommencing your regular skin care regime, test first in a hidden area, such as under your chin.
- Avoid waxing, IPL and any laser procedures for 2 weeks after your treatment.
- If the skin is broken, or you develop a scab or blister, apply Vaseline or a 1% hydrocortisone cream (e.g. Dermaid), available over the counter from pharmacies. If signs of infection develop (redness, pain or pus) contact us immediately.
- Make-up can be applied as long as the skin is not broken, and can lessen the appearance of redness.
Profhilo and Profhilo Structura Aftercare
General Aftercare
The product is injected in small ‘deposits’, you may be able to see them initially, but they settle usually within hours. It may be possible to feel the product where it has been injected under the skin. It will settle, there is no need to massage.
Like other injectable treatments, the following is recommended:
- Apply ice/cool compress to reduce discomfort, swelling and bruising.
- NO makeup is to be applied to the treated area for at least 24 hours
- NO strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Refrain from any other facial treatments for 2 weeks
Usual symptoms
Rare complications
Sculptra Aftercare
General Aftercare
Sculptra (poly L lactic acid) is a product used to fill defects of the soft tissue layers of the body. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that causes a reaction in the soft tissue resulting in the formation of new collagen. Sculptra is ultimately absorbed about 2 years after treatment; the new collagen layer may last 2 or more years. When using Sculptra, a series of treatments may be necessary to achieve adequate filling.
Immediately after treatment
Within the first 24 hours after treatment
FAQ
What are the possible side effects of treatment with Sculptra?
Skin Needling Aftercare
General Aftercare
- Do not expose yourself to the sun. After you have undergone your microneedling procedure, stay out of the sun and do not apply any sunscreen, due to the toxins that may be contained in the lotion. Post procedure, the skin channels are completely open, and any toxins contained in topical applicants may be harmful to you.
- Do not use any “active ingredient” skin products. Post-procedure, avoid any skincare product that has active ingredients. These commonly include things like Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, and other similar agents. The skin will be highly sensitive and these products will only irritate it further.
- Use collagen stimulating peptides- As micro-needling serves to stimulate the production of collagen, the skin needs higher amounts of collagen than normal to recover optimally. Collagen Stimulating Peptides assist in that process, further aiding in the stimulation of collagen production.
- Avoid the use of makeup after treatment. It is imperative that you let your skin “breathe” and recover for 24 hours after the procedure. The skin channels are open, and using a makeup brush can penetrate the pores, especially if they are very thin, causing further irritation. Using a makeup brush that has been used before can contaminate the skin and, consequently, lead to infections. Wait 24 to 48 hours before you apply face makeup to give your skin the necessary recovery time.
- Use a cooling face mask. After you have undergone microneedling, you may experience some skin inflammation or redness. Using a cooling mask will help reduce the inflammation or redness of the skin, giving you more comfort.
- Use an antioxidant serum. Antioxidant serums have properties that assist in healing the skin. Serums assist in soothing the skin and further reduce irritation.
- Avoid sweating. As you sweat the pores of your skin will reopen, and the bacteria on your skin may enter the skin punctures. This can lead to either a reaction or infection.
- Drink water. It is important to stay hydrated before and after your procedure to help your skin heal and rejuvenate faster.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us (07) 5683 0822
