Important aftercare information

As with every medical procedure there is always aftercare advice.

Please read the relevant section relating to your treatment carefully and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Important information following Botox treatment:

1. Any bumps, marks and redness caused by the injections should disappear within a few hours of treatment.
2.  Try to exercise your treated muscles a little for the first few hours after treatments ( e.g. frowning, raising your eyebrows) as this will help the botox work into your muscles. However do not make extreme facial expressions.
3. Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 48 hours after treatment. After washing the treated areas , pat dry very gently with a soft towel.
4. Do not exercise, bend excessively or lie down for at least 4 hours after treatment.
5. Avoid wearing non mineral make-up for 12 hours after treatments. For a further 2 weeks , avoid beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials.
6. If there is bruising, application of Arnicare cream will speed up the healing.
7. Try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight , very cold temperatures and saunas for 2 weeks after treatment.
8. Botox normally takes an average of 2-3 days to start working, although the full effects may take a little longer. The speed of action depends on the strength of the muscles injected and your individual response.
9. Simple analgesia such as paracetamol should you experience any post treatment discomfort.
10. If any redness , pain or warmth develops 2-3 days after the treatment this may signify infection. please contact Dr. Ed if this occurs.
11. If drooping of the eyelid occurs 2-3 days after the treatment please contact Dr. Ed.

Important information following Dermal Filler treatment:

1. Any redness at the site of injection should settle within  few hours of treatment.
2. Any feeling of ‘ firmness’ at the site of injection will usually settle 1-2 weeks after the injection when the filler ‘ integrates’ with the surrounding tissue.
3. Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 48 hours after treatment. After washing the treated areas , pat dry very gently with a soft towel.
4. Do not exercise, bend excessively or lie down for at least 4 hours after treatment.
5. Avoid wearing non mineral make-up for 12 hours after treatments. For a further 2 weeks , avoid beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials.
6.  If filler has been applied to the cheek region please try and sleep on your back for 2 nights following the treatment.
7. If there is bruising, application of Arnicare cream will speed up the healing
8. Simple analgesia such as paracetamol should you experience any post treatment discomfort
9. If any redness , pain or warmth develops 2-3 days after the treatment this may signify infection. please contact Dr. Ed if this occurs

Important information following Dermapen treatment:

1. Any redness post treatment will usually settle after 1-2 days.
2. When washing your face on the day of the treatment please use water only and avoid the application of non mineral make-up.
3. When exposed to the sun and whilst the redness persists please apply at least a factor 30 sunscreen.
4. Avoid wearing non mineral make-up for 12 hours after treatments. For a further 2 weeks , avoid beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials.
5. If there is bruising, application of Arnicare cream will speed up the healing
6. If any redness , pain or warmth develops 2-3 days after the treatment this may signify infection. please contact Dr. Ed if this occurs.