After treatment the skin may be red, swollen and sometimes bruised at the injection sites. These after-effects will resolve naturally, usually within a few days however it may take up to 2 weeks for more extensive bruising to resolve. Occasionally you may experience a headache after treatment which may last 1-2 days. Usually this is controlled by taking simple over the counter pain killers such as paracetamol.

Please follow the aftercare advice for Botox/Anti-Wrinkle injections:

• Avoid applying makeup to the treated area for 24 hours, this can help reduce the risk of infection.
• Avoid any extremes of temperature for the next 24 hours, for example have a tepid shower or bath rather than hot.
• Avoid exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment.
• Do not go swimming or use saunas or steam rooms for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
• No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment.
• Do not lie flat or face down for at least 4 hours after treatment. Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment, this can help to reduce product migration.
• Avoid touching or rubbing the treated after for at least 24 hours after treatment, doing so may affect treatment results.
• Avoid any further cosmetic procedures to the treated area for 2 weeks following treatment, including permanent makeup, facials and skin treatments.
• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
• You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.
• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
• Allow 2 weeks before assessing results of treatment. If after 2 weeks there is any persistent unevenness or the product as not fully taken contact your practitioner for review.

•  Immediately after dermal filler injections the treatment area may be red, tender or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5 and resolved by 2 weeks.
  
  
• For significant swelling contact your practitioner for advice. Swelling may be reduced by regular cold compress, anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping with your head propped up on 3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.
  
  
•  Bruising is common following treatment; this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.
  
  
•  Regular application of Arnica cream may be helpful for bruising. • Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards but active pain at rest is not normal. If you experience pain, you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible.
  
  
•  Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this will reduce the risk of infection.
  
  
•  You may require a top up appointment if there is some mild unevenness or discrepancies noticed once the initial swelling has resolved. Top ups should not be done until 2 weeks, this is when all post-injection swelling would have resolved.
  
  
• Drink plenty of water after treatment to keep well hydrated. • Avoid alcohol, caffeine, hot drinks and spicy food for 24 hours.
  
  
•  Avoid medications such as aspirin or Ibuprofen for 24 hours as they are blood thinning agents and may worsen bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP you must check with your GP before stopping them).
  
  
•  Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).
  
  
•  Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.
  
  
•  A rare complication of dermal fillers is vascular occlusion in which a blood vessel is accidentally blocked with filler. Signs and symptoms include throbbing and aching pain which can be severe, paleness, a cold feeling to the tissue and purple streaky mottling tissue changes. If you notice any of these symptoms you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible, they will guide you through how to perform a capillary refill test and then assess you fully and advise further action if required.
  
  
•  You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
  
  
•  You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.
  
  
•  You must contact your practitioner as an emergency is you notice any visual disturbance or loss of vision after the filler injections.
  
  
•  Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
  
  
•  Results can be assessed at 2 weeks, by when any residual swelling will have settled.

• Immediately after Profhilo injections the treatment area may be red, tender or swollen. The redness and tenderness should improve after 48 hours. Swelling is often worse on days 2-3 after injection, improved by day 5 and resolved by 2 weeks.

• For significant swelling contact your practitioner for advice. Swelling may be reduced by regular cold compress, anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping with your head propped up on 3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.
  
  
• Bruising may occur following treatment, bruising will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks to settle.
  
  
• Regular application of Arnica cream may be helpful for bruising.
  
  
• Tenderness is normal when the injected area is touched afterwards but active pain at rest is not normal. If you experience pain, you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible.
  
  
• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this will reduce the risk of infection.
  
  
• Drink plenty of water after treatment to keep well hydrated.
  
  
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours after treatment.
  
  
• Avoid medications such as aspirin or Ibuprofen for 24 hours as they are blood thinning agents and may worsen bruising (if these medications have been advised by your GP you must check with your GP before stopping them).
  
  
• Avoid supplements such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).
  
  
• Avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has settled.
  
  
• A rare complication of Profhilo is vascular occlusion in which a blood vessel is accidentally blocked with filler. Signs and symptoms include throbbing and aching pain which can be severe, paleness, a cold feeling to the tissue and purple streaky mottling tissue changes. If you notice any of these symptoms you must contact your practitioner as soon as possible, they will guide you through how to perform a capillary refill test and then assess you fully and advise further action if required.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
  
  
• You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties.
  
  
• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.
  
  
• Your practitioner will advise when further treatment appointments are required. If you are advised to attend a follow up appointment, please do make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well and you cannot see that there are any visible complications.

• Touching the Treated Area After the skin booster treatment, avoid touching the treated area for at least six hours. Touching the area can introduce bacteria and irritate the skin, which can interfere with the healing process.
  
  
• Apply Ice Packs To reduce swelling and discomfort, apply ice packs to the treated area for up to 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Wrap the ice pack in a thin towel or cloth to prevent direct contact with the skin.
  
  
• Avoid Strenuous Exercise Avoid strenuous exercise and other activities that cause sweating for at least 24 hours after the treatment. Sweating can increase the risk of infection and interfere with the healing process.
  
  
• Use a Gentle Cleanser Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser to wash your face for the first few days after the treatment. Avoid using hot water and aggressive scrubbing, which can irritate the skin. Instead, use lukewarm water and gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel.
  
  
• Moisturise Regularly Moisturising your skin is essential after a skin booster treatment. It helps to keep your skin hydrated and promotes healing. Apply a high-quality, fragrance-free moisturiser to your face at least twice a day, or as recommended by your aesthetician.
  
  
• Avoid Makeup for the First Day After the skin booster treatment, avoid using makeup for at least the first day. Makeup can clog your pores and interfere with the healing process. If you must use makeup, choose a non-comedogenic product that is safe for sensitive skin.
  
  
• Avoid Alcohol and Smoking Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for at least 24 hours after the treatment. Alcohol and smoking can interfere with the healing process and increase the risk of infection.
  
  
• Follow Your Aesthetician's Instructions Your aesthetician will provide you with specific aftercare instructions based on your skin type and the specific skin booster treatment you received. Be sure to follow these instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.

Immediately after the treatment there maybe slight "redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area."

These will be temporary and generally disappear within a few days.

If it continues or if you experience other reactions, please contact your practitioner.

• Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours after the treatment.
  
  
• After that the area can be washed with a gentle cleanser.
  
  
• Avoid make up or cream on the treated area for 24 hours.
  
  
• Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (eg. Sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and sunbathing) or extreme cold.
  
  
• Avoid strenuous exercise and swimming to avoid risks of infection.
  
  
• Avoid alcohol consumption for 24 hours before and after treatment.
  
  
• Apply SPF50 sunscreen

• Following Hyaluronidase injections the treated area will often be red, swollen and tender. These effects will generally subside after 48 hours but may last longer.

• If the area is tender you can use simple over the counter pain killers such as paracetamol. If you experience any severe pain, you must contact your practitioner straight away.

• You may experience bruising afterwards, this will resolve naturally but may take up to 2 weeks. Regular application of arnica cream can help with resolution.

• Swelling is very common following hyaluronidase treatment. Swelling can occasionally be severe, if this is the case you must contact your practitioner for review. Swelling can be treated with cold compress application, regular Ibuprofen (after 24 hours, if safe for you to take), antihistamines and sleeping propped up on 2-3 pillows to help drainage of fluid overnight.
  
  
• Avoid using makeup for 24 hours as this can increase the risk of infection at the injection sites.
  
  
• Avoid alcohol intake for 24 hours, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.
  
  
• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for 24 hours.
  
  
• Avoid temperature extremes, saunas and steam rooms until the redness and swelling has resolved.
  
  
• Avoid sunbeds and excess sun exposure until the area has healed.
  
  
• Avoid using any harsh cleansing products on the treated area.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.

• Hyaluronidase can rarely cause severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. You must seek emergency medical attention if you experience any severe allergy symptoms after treatment. Symptoms may include rash, facial swelling and breathing difficulties. If you are concerned call 999 for assessment.

• Contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects.

• Results can be assessed at 2 weeks after the Hyaluronidase dissolving injections, if you feel you need further filler dissolved at this stage then contact your practitioner for review.

• Avoid sun exposure without sunscreen
• Wear at least a sun protection of 30 or higher when outside (SPF30+) and apply moisturiser liberally

You should avoid the following for 24-48 hours after the treatment:

• No perfumed products or make-up
• No excessive heat e.g. saunas, steam rooms or hot baths
• No exercise / swimming
• No touching, picking or scratching the area (this will result in high risk of irritation and acne).
• Avoid exfoliation / hyaluronic creams