PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Before your treatment:
  • You must have had prior treatment or consultation before your appointment.
  • You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of your treatment.
  • Avoid chemical peels, needling treatments, facials, Laser (IPL), and microdermabrasion treatments for 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
  • No Covid vaccinations or boosters 2 weeks prior to and following your treatment.

AFTER CARE INFORMATION

After your treatment, you may experience the following at the injection site:
  • A bruise or redness.
  • A little discomfort.

OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Do not expose the area to intense heat (e.g., solarium, sauna, or excessive sun exposure).
  • Avoid pressure on treated areas for the first few nights (sleep on your back if possible).
  • You may take Panadol for pain relief. Avoid anti-inflammatories as these can exacerbate bruising.
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Do not use topical AHAs, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy, or oil-based makeup for 24 hours.
  • Do exercise your face by making expressions to get your muscles moving.
  • Do cleanse your face using gentle upward motions.

OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS

Please be mindful of the following:
  • Avoid facials, facial waxing, glycolic or AHA peels, IPL and laser or energy-based treatments and microdermabrasion for two weeks after treatment. Please check with us before undergoing other facial treatments within this time.
  • Applying Hirudoid or Arnica cream (available at your local pharmacy or in clinic) will help with any bruising.
  • Do not massage the treated area unless instructed by your consultant.
  • Do not have any dental procedures two weeks pre/post treatment.

CONTACT THE CLINIC

If you experience any of the following, please text or email the clinic:
  • Excessive swelling, pain, bruising, or blotching to the skin around the treated area.
  • A delayed response of heat and/or pain to the treated area, which may indicate infection.