We often get asked by our clients what they should and should not do before and after their injectable treatments, so we have compiled an extensive list here for your reference:
What should I do before my injectable treatment?
- In the week leading up to the appointment avoid taking blood thinning medications or supplements such as aspirin, NSAIDs and fish oil, where possible. This will help to decrease your risk of bleeding, bruising and swelling following injections
- Avoid drinking excessive alcohol the day/night before your appointment.
- If you are planning to have dermal filler, please be aware that there will need to be a 2 week wait between Covid Vaccination and filler.
- If you are prone to cold sores and intend to have lip injections, you should take a prophylactic anit-viral medication such as famvir to prevent a cold sore forming. This can be taken on the day of treatment, either before or after.
The day of your injectable treatment:
- Attend your appointment with little to makeup on your face. We will remove any remaining makeup when you arrive to your appointment. This is highly important as it allows us to properly assess your face. as well as decreasing the risk of infection at injection sites.
- Please ensure you have eaten and are well hydrated prior to your appointment.
- Dress in cool, comfortable clothing
After antiwrinkle treatment:
- You may have some small ‘welts’ or reddened areas at injection sites.
- You may also have some mild bruising at injection sites, but this is rare
- Avoid touching your face for 4 hours after injections
- Avoid lying down (especially face down) for 4 hours after injections
- Do not engage in any vigorous activity for at least 24 hours after
- Avoid saunas or sweating excessively for at least 24 hours
- You may wash your face gently after treatment, but avoid scrubbing or heavily massaging treatment areas
- Be aware that your final result may take up to 2 full weeks to develop. If you notice any asymmetries or areas of concern, please attend the clinic for a 2 week review appointment where we will assess and adjust if necessary.
- Avoid facials, facial laser/energy treatments, and skin needling for 2 weeks following antiwrinkle injections
- Avoid having your eyebrows plucked, threaded or tattooed for at least 2 weeks after antiwrinkle injections.
After dermal filler treatment:
- You will almost certainly have some level of swelling in the area we have treated.
- You may have some bruising that has formed instantly, in some cases bruising will appear the day after treatment
- You will feel a numb sensation in and around the treatment area(s) for up to 1-2 hours post-treatment
- Avoid touching your face for the remainder of the day
- Do not apply makeup to areas of treatment for the rest of the day
- Do not engage in any vigorous activity for at least 24-48 hours after dermal filler injections
- You may wash your face gently after treatment, but avoid scrubbing or heavily massaging treatment areas
- Be aware that dermal filler may take up to 4 full weeks to settle. If you notice any asymmetries or areas of concern, please attend the clinic for a 2-4 week review appointment where we will assess and adjust if necessary.
- Please avoid facials, facial laser/energy treatments, and skin needling for 2 weeks post injection.
After fat dissolving treatment:
- You will be considerably swollen in the area we have treated.
- You may have some bruising that has formed instantly, in some cases bruising will appear the day after treatment
- You will feel a numb sensation in and around the treatment area(s) for up to several weeks after treatment
- Avoid touching the treatment area(s) for the remainder of the day
- Do not apply makeup to areas of treatment for the rest of the day
- Do not engage in any vigorous activity for at least 24-48 hours after fat dissolving injections
- You may wash treatment area(s) gently after treatment, but avoid scrubbing or heavily massaging treatment areas
- Be aware that the area(s) of treatment may take up to 4-6 weeks to settle. Typically we will re-book your second session for 4-6 weeks after the first treatment.
- Please avoid facials, facial laser/energy treatments, and skin needling for 2 weeks after fat dissolving injections.
