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Please read all following aftercare guidelines to ensure optimal results post procedure.
Botox
Today you may have undergone a treatment in which a tiny amount of a muscle relaxing protein has been injected into muscles to improve appearance. It will usually take between 3 and 10 days to start to see any muscle relaxing effect and 14 days until the full effect has been reached.
What’s Normal after a Procedure?
Injections can cause small amounts of swelling, a temporary bump, redness, bruising, a mild to moderate headache, and sensations such as tingling or mild itching after the treatment. These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process.
The initial effects will show in the first 2-5 days. Peak effect on the muscle is at 14 days, but the results will continue to improve for 4 weeks or more. The benefits start to wear off after 3-4 months on average.
How to Protect Your Result and Reduce Side Effects
- Remain upright for 2 hours.
- Do small extra contractions of the muscles treated every 20 minutes for the first hour.
- When cleansing, avoid pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes.
- Avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks.
- Avoid wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected.
- Avoid alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sunbeds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise etc.
Reduce the Chance of Infection
- Do not apply make-up for approximately 6 hours unless it is mineral based.
- Wash your hands immediately post procedure.
- Do not touch your face in the areas injected for 6 hours.
When to Contact Us…
- If you develop a side effect, such as a droopy eyelid, heavy brow.
- Any other side effects you think are important.
- If you feel distressed or worried in any way.
- Routine adjustments can be carried out from day 14 after your procedure.
Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)
If you have undergone a dermal filler treatment, a hyaluronic acid gel was injected into your skin or lips to improve shape, proportion, lines, shadows, or wrinkles.
What’s Normal after a Procedure?
Due to the anaesthetic in the gel, you may feel numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure, and have some moderate swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness over the areas treated. Some people experience a dull ache and tenderness over the treated areas which subsides between 48-72 hours. Mild, non-painful swelling can last for up to 2 weeks. Bruising is usually visible initially, then more obvious the next day before fading over 7 to 14 days. A small minority of bruises can last for 4-6 weeks. The results of dermal fillers are immediate and last for 6-18 months.
How to Protect Your Result and Reduce Side Effects
- For 48 hours you should avoid exposure to UV light and heat i.e. sauna, steam, sunbeds, hot showers, strenuous exercise etc, as this may increase discomfort and swelling.
- Keep the area cool with a cold compress, but don’t apply ice which can cause injury.
- Try to avoid unnecessary pressure over any areas treated, especially in the first 24 hours.
- Avoid facial massage or skin resurfacing until the area has healed fully. Reduce the Chance of Infection:
- Reduce the risk of infection and reaction by not touching the area for 6 hours.
- Do not apply make-up over injection points until the day after the procedure.
When to Contact Us…
Serious complications are rare, but it’s vital you seek urgent review if anything like this occurs:
- Swelling, puffiness or lumpiness which does not fade in the first week with a gentle massage.
- The filler changes texture and becomes hard, nodular or lumpy, especially if there is redness or tenderness after 48 hours.
All these symptoms may indicate a need for medical assistance from your clinician or family doctor if you are unable to see us, but please contact us so we can advise.
IMPORTANT: Contact us immediately if you have symptoms of a blocked blood vessel.
If you develop increasing pain near or above the site of injection which is getting worse over time, especially if associated with a pale area of skin indicating a lack of blood flow you should contact us straight away. In rare cases, an urgent reversal or other medical interventions may be required immediately to prevent scarring. If we are unreachable attendance at accident and emergency is advised. Make contact with us as soon as possible so we can advise other clinicians to help them.
Intralipotherapy – DesoFace & DesoBody fat dissolving
If you have undergone a fat dissolving treatment, a fat dissolving agent was injected to destroy fat cells by damaging the fat cell membrane and liquifying the fat in the treatment area. The results are permanent following a sensible diet however depending on the area treated and the amount of fat involved, several sessions may be required to achieve the desired result.
What’s Normal After a Procedure?
Due to the anaesthetic you may feel numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure, and have some moderate swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness over the treated areas. Some people experience a dull ache, and tenderness over the treated areas which subsides between 48-72 hours. Mild, non-painful swelling can last for up to 2 weeks. Bruising is usually visible initially, then more obvious the next day before fading over 7-14 days. A small minority of bruises can last for 4-6 weeks.
How to Protect Your Results & Reduce Side Effects
- Avoid Aspirin for pain to reduce the risk of bruising or bleeding. Paracetamol is acceptable. Intermittent cooling with ice can be used by applying for 5 minutes post-procedure. A simple fan can also be helpful for discomfort.
- For 48 hours you should avoid exposure to UV light and heat i.e. saunas, steam rooms, sun beds, hot showers etc, as this may increase discomfort and swelling.
- Abstain from particularly demanding physical exercise for 7 days.
- Nodules are not uncommon. They can last up to a month and usually disappear without any intervention. However, your Practitioner would need to assess anything unusual.
- A compression garment may be worn for 2-5 days following treatment (this will be guided by your Practitioner’s recommendation).
- After DesoFace/DesoBody therapy treatments using laser, kyrolipolysis or radio-frequency- therapy must not be administered.
Reduce the Chance of Infection
- Do not touch the area for 12 hours.
- Do not apply any kind of cosmetics onto the treated area within the first 12 hours following treatment.
When to Contact us…
- A degree of sweating, nausea, diarrhoea may be experienced on rare occasions. In this instance please make contact with us.
- If you feel distressed or worried in any way.