Aftercare
Looking after your results.
You'll always get written aftercare for your treatment. This is a quick reminder.
Fillers
- Avoid touching or pressing the area for the rest of the day unless you're told otherwise.
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and alcohol for 24–48 hours.
- Swelling and bruising are common. A cold compress can help.
- Contact the clinic straight away if you notice severe pain, or skin turning pale, grey or blotchy.
Skin injectables
- Small bumps usually settle quickly. Don't massage them unless told to.
- Avoid make-up for the rest of the day.
- Skip saunas, steam rooms and strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Use SPF every day.
Needling and peels
- Expect redness and some sensitivity for a few days.
- Avoid make-up until you're told it's fine to wear it.
- Pause retinol and exfoliating acids until your skin has settled.
- Use SPF every day and avoid direct sun. Don't pick any flaking skin.
Facials and LED
- Let your skin breathe for the rest of the day.
- Use a gentle routine and SPF.
- Tell us if you notice any unusual reaction.
Body
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day.
- Swelling, tenderness or muscle ache in the area are expected.
- Keep well hydrated.
- Follow the written aftercare for your course.
Cryotherapy
- A blister or scab may form. Leave it to heal and don't pick it.
- Keep the area clean and dry.
- Contact the clinic if the area becomes hot, swollen or painful.