Cosmetic Injectables
Aftercare 101: How to Maximise the Benefits of Your Treatment
Follow these steps to help ensure a safe and successful cosmetic injectables experience.
Anti-wrinkle Injections
Dermal Filler
Anti-Wrinkle Injectables
Aftercare - Post Treatment
Immediate post-treatment care
Immediately after the treatment you will see small needle marks and some people will also get mosquito like lumps at the injection site, usually settling within half an hour.
You can resume your daily activities as usual.
Do not rub or massage the treated area for at least 24 hours, as this can spread the medication to other muscles possibly causing undesirable results.
Do not wear hats, helmets, glasses, goggles or any other wear that press firmly onto the areas being treated, as this can spread the medication to other muscles possibly causing undesirable results.
Avoid strenuous exercise and hot baths or saunas on the day of your treatment, this can increase the chances of bruising and increasing swelling to the injection site.
Make-up
Don’t apply makeup for 4 hours; although unlikely it can increase the risk of infection, and irritation to the injections site.
Swelling and bruising
Although we take great care in trying to prevent bruising, and swelling, It's still normal to experience some mild swelling, redness, and possibly bruising at the injection sites. These effects should subside within a few days.
For any small bruises hirudoid or arnica can speed the resolution.
Medications and supplements
Avoid taking any blood-thinning medication, or supplements (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) discontinuing them for 24 hours post treatment to reduce the risk of bruising, and swelling.
Alcohol, smoking and caffeine
Refrain from consuming alcohol, smoking, and caffeine for at least 24 hours after your appointment, as these activities can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
Skin treatments and skincare
Do not use topical AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C or make-up for 24 hours post treatment, as the injection site takes around 24 hours to close up, any active ingredients in homecare can cause irritation to the area.
Avoid facials, waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or laser based treatments one week after treatment to the areas treated.
Stay upright
Avoid lying down flat for at least four hours post-treatment to prevent the spread of the medication.
Follow-up appointments
Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to assess the results and make any necessary adjustments.
Results
Treatments take up to 14 days to take full effect, in some rare instances 3 weeks. If after two weeks you would like a "top up" this can be assessed and extra product injected (at an additional cost) to the area if necessary.
The effect of treatment is temporary and will be required to be repeated every 3-4 months.
It may take a few treatments to see a resolution of deep lines and wrinkles.
Treatment can only improve lines and wrinkles caused by muscle movement, if the lines and wrinkles are not caused by muscle movement then anti-wrinkle injections will not improve these lines, your treating nurse will discuss treatment outcomes during your consultation.
Maintaining results
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and getting regular exercise can help maintain overall skin health and extend the longevity of your results.
Schedule follow-up appointments: Results typically last for 3-6 months. To maintain the effects, consider scheduling follow-up appointments as recommended by your treating nurse.
Avoid smoking: Smoking can contribute to premature aging and may reduce the longevity of your results. If you smoke, consider quitting or cutting down to help maintain your skin's appearance.
Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration can improve skin elasticity and overall skin health. Drink an adequate amount of water daily to help maintain your skin's appearance.
Consider skincare and skin treatments: Anti-wrinkle treatments do not treat the skin, thus it's important to discuss with your treating nurse if other skincare, like SPF Vitamin’s A & C, and skin treatments, like skin peels and skin needling, that might complement your treatment to enhance and maintain your results.
Contact us
If you experience any unusual or severe side effects or have concerns, please call 0413460630 immediately.
If you have general questions or queries please call us on (02) 85443054, or email info@theskinmanifesto.com.au
Dermal Filler
Aftercare - Post Treatment
Immediate post-treatment care
You can resume your daily activities as usual.
Avoid strenuous exercise and hot baths or saunas on the day of your treatment, this can increase the chances of bruising and increasing swelling to the injection site.
We advise to avoid eating or drinking hot food until full sensation comes back to the areas treated; during treatment anesthetic is used which causes numbness to the areas being treated, this may result in diminished sensation to pain and temperature in the treated areas for approximately One - two hours.
Do not massage area/s treated unless instructed.
Do not fly for 2 weeks post treatment; if complications occur it is important that your treating nurse can resolve complications immediately without delay.
Don’t rub the treated area for a week– no facials, massages or pressure to the treated area.
Make-up
Avoid makeup (including lipstick or lip gloss) for the rest of the day to reduce the risk of infection.
Swelling and bruising
Although we take great care in trying to prevent bruising, and swelling, It's still normal to experience swelling, redness, and bruising at the injection sites.
Bruising can occur and after the local anaesthetic wears off you may feel tenderness.
Apply a cold pack wrapped in a cloth to the treated area for 15-20 minutes, if required every hour, for the first day to reduce swelling, and pain..
Hirudoid or arnica cream can help resolve a bruise
Paracetamol is recommended for any pain, avoid aspirin or nurofen.
Take antihistamines to reduce swelling.
Medications and supplements
Avoid taking any blood-thinning medication, or supplements (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) discontinuing them for 48 hours post treatment to reduce the risk of profound bruising, and swelling.
Alcohol, smoking and caffeine
Refrain from consuming alcohol, smoking, and caffeine for at least 48 hours after your appointment, as these activities can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
Skin treatments and skincare
Do not use topical AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C or make-up for 24 hours post treatment, as the injection site takes around 24 hours to close up, any active ingredients in homecare can cause irritation to the area.
Avoid facials, waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or laser based treatments two weeks after treatment to the areas treated.
Avoid exposure to UV for 2 weeks post treatment, apply SPF daily to full face (this includes lips and eye area); in rare instances having an area exposed to UV post treatment can possibly trigger an inflammatory response, causing profound swelling.
Exercise
Refrain from strenuous exercise 24 hours after treatment as these activities can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
Follow-up appointments
Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to assess the results and make any necessary adjustments.
Results
Results can be seen immediately post treatment. But, Final result can be evident 4 weeks post treatment once the filler has settled into the treated area/s.
The effects of dermal filler treatment can last 6-12 months, but this period may vary from person to person and depends on the area treated and the volume injected. Follow up treatment may be necessary to create the desired effect. Treatment results are temporary in order to maintain results treatments on a regular basis are necessary. Any additional treatments required will be an additional cost to you.
Maintaining results
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and getting regular exercise can help maintain overall skin health.
Schedule follow-up appointments: Results typically last for 6-18 months. To maintain the effects, consider scheduling follow-up appointments as recommended by your treating nurse.
Avoid smoking: Smoking can contribute to premature aging and may reduce the longevity of your results. If you smoke, consider quitting or cutting down to help maintain your skin's appearance.
Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration can improve skin elasticity and overall skin health. Drink an adequate amount of water daily to help maintain your skin's appearance.
Consider skincare and skin treatments: Dermal Fillers do not treat the skin, thus it's important to discuss with your treating nurse if other skincare, like SPF Vitamin’s A & C, and skin treatments, like skin peels and skin needling, that might complement your treatment to enhance and maintain your results.
IMPORTANT***
If at any point you notice significant pain greater than what is expected, white or patchy discolouration at or near the site of injection or any changes to vision or other significant concerns please contact the treating nurse immediately on 0414186628.
If you can not reach your treating nurse please contact 1300 377 437 & speak to an after hours Fresh Clinics nurse.
Contact us
If you experience any unusual or severe side effects or have concerns, please call 0414186628 immediately.
If you have general questions or queries please call us on (02) 85443054, or email info@theskinmanifesto.com.au